External Title Experienced Background Investigator - Valdosta, GA

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a full-time experienced background investigator near Valdosta, GA. Applicants must reside within 50 miles of the city center of Valdosta.

What you’ll do:

The Investigator will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

• Travel daily when conducting in person background investigations for determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information
• Schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews throughout the designated area with the subject and their neighbors, employers, and friends
• Perform record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities
• Type and report all obtained information in a clear and concise report on a government issued computer system
• Work independently while also being a member of a team of Investigators and with a Field Manager
• Interact professionally with others, write for long periods of time, meet attendance and punctuality expectations, and pay attention to details during field work
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, ethics, and integrity
• Professional attire required
• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds, climb stairs, walk extensively, endure long periods of standing, and drive in adverse or night conditions

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret eligible clearance;
  Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred
• U.S. citizenship
• At minimum, High School diploma
• 1 year of specialized Federal Background Investigative experience within the last five (5) years
• 3 years of general experience (e.g., military, local, state or federal law enforcement or investigative functions) within the last 5 years and completion of “New Investigator” training
• A valid driver's license and a personal vehicle
• Required to carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance
• Daily travel required locally and outside of primary work area, as needed
• Home office required
• Must reside within the stated mileage requirement posted in job description

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals professionally and effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate typing (40+ WPM recommended) and computer skills
• Ability to speak for extended periods and hear sufficiently to communicate in person and over the phone; record, read and transcribe words and numbers with high accuracy
• Demonstrated metrics in quality, timeliness, and production
• Travel required locally and outside of primary work area; local travel ~15-20% of work week
• Temporary Duty Assignments opportunities several times per year ranging from 14–30 days

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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