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About the Role
Peraton is seeking a full-time Background Investigator near Queens, NY. This role is critical for determining the employment suitability of individuals requiring access to sensitive U.S. Government information.
Responsibilities
- Complete a 6-7 week new Investigator training program, virtually and in-person, to be certified in Federal Investigative Standards.
- Travel daily to conduct in-person background investigations for employment suitability assessments.
- Schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors, employers, friends, and family.
- Perform record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational institutions, financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities.
- Type and report all obtained information clearly and concisely using a government-issued computer system.
- Work independently and as part of a team of Investigators and with a Field Manager.
Requirements
- Reside within 50 miles of the city center of Queens.
- 4 years of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret eligible clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Daily local travel and travel 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.
- A valid driver's license and full-time usage of reliable transportation are required.
- Must carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance.
- Accurate and efficient typing capabilities (40+ WPM recommended).
- Ability to work within multiple computer programs concurrently.
- Must be able to speak for extended periods and hear sufficiently for communication.
- Ability to record, read, and transcribe words and numbers with high accuracy.
- Proficient grammar and writing skills for high-quality reports with minimal errors.
- Ability to interact professionally with others.
- Ability to write for long periods.
- Meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to pay attention to details while conducting fieldwork.
- Maintain high levels 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/night conditions.
Skills
- Typing (40+ WPM recommended)
- Working within multiple computer programs concurrently
- Speaking for extended periods
- Hearing sufficiently for communication
- Recording, reading, and transcribing words and numbers with high accuracy
- Proficient grammar
- Proficient writing skills
- Professional interaction
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality
- Ethics
- Integrity
- Organizational skills
- Scheduling skills
- Prioritization skills
- Communication skills
Location
- Queens, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Daily travel required
- Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY)/remote travel
Experience Level
- 4 years of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree
- Experience conducting federal background investigations preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $27.74 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.