Background Investigator (FT Employee) - San Jose, CA
Company: Peraton
Location: San Jose
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking to fill a critical role for a full-time
background investigator for our Risk Decision Group (RDG) at the
San Jose, CA office. Applicants must reside within 15 miles from
the city center of San Jose.
What you'll do:
The Investigator will be responsible for the following but not
limited to:
- Conducting background investigations for the purpose of
determining employment suitability of persons who require access to
sensitive or classified U.S. Government information
- The predominant casework is in support of the Defense
Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). Casework for other
contracts will be assigned based on investigator performance and
business need
- Investigators will conduct face-to-face interviews 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 report all obtained information in a clear and
concise report on an issued government computer system
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
- Candidates with experience conducting DCSA/NBIB -or other
federal background investigations preferred; if there are no
applicants with DCSA/NBIB -experience, candidates with 4 years of
general -work experience or a bachelor's degree may be
considered
- Active federal security clearance with an SSBI is preferred;
otherwise candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable
decision on a DCSA investigation, to include 10+ years of history
comprising items such as residence, education, employment,
financial, medical, and personal records
- U.S. citizenship
- Must reside within the stated mileage requirement
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are
required. May use public transportation if available and practical.
Driving is an essential function of the job and Motor Vehicle
Records may be checked as part of the hiring process or at any time
during employment. Candidates with poor driving history will not be
considered
- Required to carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance, specifics
of which may change from time to time
- Intermediate typing (40+ WPM recommended) and computer
skills
- Must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds
- Must be able to speak for extended periods of time and hear
sufficiently to communicate in person and over the phone; record,
read and transcribe words and numbers with a high degree of
accuracy
- Perform in a manner that prevents errors and omissions,
maintain visual ability including close vision, distance vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and to adjust focus
sufficiently to complete computer work
- Must be able to write for long periods of time, meet
expectations for attendance and punctuality, able to pay attention
to details able to concentrate; interact professionally with other
persons, cooperatively and productively
- Maintain high level of confidentiality ethics and
integrity
- Travel required locally and outside of primary work
area
- Local travel consists of approximately 15-20% of work
week
- Temporary Duty Assignments opportunities several times per year
ranging from 14 - 30 days
Desired qualifications: -
- Ability to interact with a variety of individuals and
personalities professionally and effectively
- Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with
limited supervision
- Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization
skills
- Proficient writing and communication skills
Salary Range:
$23.30 - $26.80 per hour depending on location.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best
beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the
growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to
professional development resources, we are there to support you all
the way.
Peraton Overview
Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national
security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and
secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government
agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian,
health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do
the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our
customers.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
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