Senior Background Investigator - Federal Security

Peraton; Sicklerville (NJ); On-site; USD 93,248,000 - 126,056,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a full-time experienced background investigator near Sicklerville, NJ. You will conduct in-person investigations to assess employment suitability for access to sensitive government information, traveling daily within the designated area. You will interview subjects, neighbors, employers and others, and compile detailed reports in a government system.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, a high school diploma, and prior federal investigative experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance; T5 preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• High School diploma at minimum.
• 1 year of Federal Background Investigative experience in last 5 years.
• 3 years of general investigative experience in last 5 years; New Investigator training completed.
• Valid driver's license and a personal vehicle; insurance as required.
• Daily travel locally and beyond primary work area.
• Home office setup required.
• Must reside within the mileage area specified in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Travel daily when conducting in-person background investigations to determine employment suitability.
• Schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors, employers and friends.
• Perform record searches at police, court, educational, financial and medical facilities.
• Type and report information into a government-issued computer system clearly and concisely.
• Work independently within a team of Investigators and with a Field Manager; maintain confidentiality.
• Interviews, reports, and field notes must meet accuracy and timeliness standards.

Skills

Top Secret clearance eligibility

Federal background experience

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Home office requirement

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Peraton is seeking a full-time experienced background investigator near Sicklerville, NJ. You will conduct in-person investigations to assess employment suitability for access to sensitive government information, traveling daily within the designated area. You will interview subjects, neighbors, employers and others, and compile detailed reports in a government system.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, a high school diploma, and prior federal investigative experience.