Field Background Investigator - Travel‑Ready & TS Eligible

Peraton; Copper Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a full-time, experienced background investigator to cover Copper Canyon, TX, within 50 miles of the city center. The role requires in-person fieldwork, face-to-face interviews, and extensive records searches to assess employment suitability for access to sensitive U.S.

Government information. You will work independently as part of a team under a Field Manager, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret eligibility and possess an active federal background investigation.
• At least 3 years of general investigative experience within the last 5 years and 1 year of specialized Federal Background Investigative experience.
• U.S. citizenship required and a valid driver’s license with personal vehicle.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document findings clearly and objectively.
• Excellent organization, scheduling, and prioritization abilities; ability to work independently as part of a field team.
• Ability to travel daily within the designated area; home office setup required.

Responsibilities

• Travel daily for in-person background investigations to determine employment suitability for access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information.
• Schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors, employers, and references.
• Perform record searches at police, court, educational and financial institutions, and health facilities.
• Type and report all information in a clear, concise report on a government system.
• Work independently yet be a member of a field Investigations team under a Field Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality, ethics and integrity; professional attire required.

Skills

Top Secret eligibility

Federal background investigation

General investigative experience

Excellent written and verbal comms

Organizational & scheduling

Typing 40+ WPM

Travel & driving ability

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Peraton is seeking a full-time, experienced background investigator to cover Copper Canyon, TX, within 50 miles of the city center. The role requires in-person fieldwork, face-to-face interviews, and extensive records searches to assess employment suitability for access to sensitive U.S.

Government information. You will work independently as part of a team under a Field Manager, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to high ethical standards.