Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Tallahassee, FL

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview: RDG (Risk Decision Group) provides nationwide background investigations compliant with national government standards, including support of continuous vetting for over 110 government agencies.

About the role

Peraton is seeking to fill a critical role for a full‑time background investigator near Tallahassee, FL. Applicants must reside within 50 miles of the city center of Tallahassee.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete a full‑time, 6‑7 week new Investigator training both virtually and in person to be certified in the Federal Investigative Standards for government background investigations
• Travel daily when conducting in‑person background investigations to determine employment suitability of persons requiring access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information
• Schedule and conduct face‑to‑face interviews throughout the 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 being a member of a team of Investigators and with a Field Manager

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 4 years of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree (candidates with experience conducting federal background investigations preferred)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret eligible clearance; active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication preferred
• U.S. citizenship
• Daily travel required locally and