Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Albany, NY

About the role

Peraton is seeking to fill a critical role for a full-time background investigator near Albany, NY. Applicants must reside within 60 miles of the city center of Albany.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates with 4 years of general work experience