Experienced DHS Background Investigator - Miami, FL

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extends 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.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking to fill a critical role for a full-time experienced background investigator near Miami, FL specifically for our Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Background Investigations. Applicants must reside within 10 miles of Miami.

• 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
• Conduct face-to-face interviews throughout their designated area with the subject and their neighbors, employers, and friends
• 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
• Interact professionally with others, write for long periods of time, meet expectations for attendance and punctuality, and be able to pay attention to details while conducting field work
• Maintain a high level 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 and/or night conditions

Qualifications

• Must be CURRENTLY CREDENTIALED on DHS
• Must have 4 years of general work experience and HS Diploma
• Must hold active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication or Top Secret eligible clearance
• Must hold Active NTS (National Training Standards) certification from NIT (New Investigator Training)
• Home office required
• Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY)/remote travel ranging from 14 - 30 days away from home per TDY may be required
• Accurate and efficient typing capabilities (40+ WPM recommended) and ability to work within multiple computer programs concurrently
• Ability 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
• Proficient grammar and writing skills in order to submit high quality reports with minimal or no errors
• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals and personalities professionally and effectively
• Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills
• Desired qualifications: Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment under remote supervision

Benefits

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.