With your background we at Peraton believes you could be a great fit for a critical role as a full-time Background Investigator In the Sante Fe, NM AREA (15 MILE RADIUS OF Santa Fe, NM).
The Investigator will be responsible for the following but not limited to:
- Successfully complete a full time, 6-7 week new Investigator training both virtually and in person in order to be certified in the Federal Investigative Standards for government background investigations
- Travel daily when conducting in person background investigations for the purpose of determining employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information
- Investigators will schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews throughout their designated area with the subject and their neighbors, employers, friends and family
- Investigators will also perform record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities
- Investigators are required to type and report all obtained information in a clear and concise report on a government issued computer system
- Working independently while also a member of a team of Investigators and with a Field Manager
Required qualifications:
· Candidates with 4 years of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree may be considered; candidates with experience conducting DCSA/NBIB or other federal background investigations preferred
· 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
· This position pays $23.00 per hour
HIGHLIGHTS
PAY
- Local Area Pay – Non Negotiable
- SCA/bonus
- $35 for internet/$50 for cell
- Gov’t rate for milage
- Computer and other office supplies
- Up to $25 Fax machine/land line
Job
- Home is your office
- Local travel normally within 50mi
- TDY’s – a couple times a year (3week periods)
- Face/face interviews, public records pulls, etc..
- Writing – lots of writing
Clearance
- Top Secret required – takes 3 to 6mo on average
- Repayment agreement
Training
- 6 weeks
- OJT – ride along
- They will obtain a Federal Investigator Certification
- Have to pay back $4k if they leave before 12 months
Other Highlight
- $700 per month towards Insurance; if not used (or use all of it) it goes into 401K (equals 4.23/hour but again what ever they don’t use it goes right into their 401k)
- There is a reimbursement of the Training, if someone leaves before 12 months, pro-rated
- Can not onboard until the TS clearance is cleared. Usually has been taking 3-5 months
- They have sort of gotten rid of the rule of needing to be within a 20mile radius of a certain location fyi….
If interested, please send a COPY OF YOUR RESUME with complete contact information (phone, email and the locations where you can work) and I will reach out to you soonest.
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Sr. Talent Acquisition | Sourcing Partner | GROWTH
cell: 1 434-362-6322| email: craig.canady@peraton.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.30 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- Up to 75% travel
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently a U.S. Citizen?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- writing and general: 4 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Security clearance:
- Secret (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Fe, NM: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person