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About the Role

Peraton is seeking a full-time Background Investigator near Sayville, NY. Applicants must reside within 50 miles of the city center of Sayville. The Investigator will be responsible for conducting background investigations to determine employment suitability for individuals requiring access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete a full time, 6-7 week new Investigator training both virtually and in person.
• Travel daily when conducting in person background investigations.
• Schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews throughout their designated area with the subject and their neighbors, employers, friends and family.
• 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 a member of a team of Investigators and with a Field Manager.

Requirements

• Candidates with 4 years of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree may be considered.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret eligible clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Daily travel required locally and outside of primary work area as needed.
• Home office required.
• Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY)/remote travel ranging from 14 – 30 days away from home per TDY may be required.
• Must reside within the stated mileage requirement posted in job description.
• A valid driver's license and full time usage of reliable transportation are required.
• Driving is an essential function of the job and Motor Vehicle Records may be checked.
• Required to carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance.
• Accurate and efficient typing capabilities (40+ WPM recommended) and ability to work within multiple computer programs concurrently.
• Must be able to speak for extended periods of time and hear sufficiently to communicate in person and over the phone.
• Must be able to record, read and transcribe words and numbers with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficient grammar and writing skills in order to submit high quality reports with minimal or no errors.
• Must be able to interact professionally with others, to write for long periods of time, meet expectations for attendance and punctuality, and able to pay attention to details while conducting fieldwork.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality ethics and integrity.
• Professional attire required.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to climb stairs, walk extensively, endure long periods of standing and drive in adverse and/or night conditions.

Skills

• Typing (40+ WPM recommended)
• Ability to work within multiple computer programs concurrently
• Speaking for extended periods
• Hearing sufficiently to communicate
• Recording, reading and transcribing words and numbers with a high degree of accuracy
• Proficient grammar
• Proficient writing skills
• Interacting professionally with others
• Writing for long periods of time
• Paying attention to details
• Maintaining high level of confidentiality ethics and integrity
• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals and personalities professionally and effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment under remote supervision
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent scheduling skills
• Excellent prioritization skills
• Proficient communication skills

Location

• Sayville, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Daily travel required
• Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY)/remote travel ranging from 14 – 30 days away from home per TDY may be required

Experience Level

• 4 years of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree
• Experience conducting federal background investigations preferred
• Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $26.07 per hour

About the Company

• Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy.
• As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.
• Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace.
• The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces.
• Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
• Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Equal Opportunity

• EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.