Intermittent (part-time) Background Investigator

Position Summary

Candidate must be local to Lancaster or Palmdale, California.

Responsibilities

• U.S. Citizenship
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year within the last five (5) years of investigations experience at the federal, state, or local level of government
• Must have some direct FIS Experience
• Reliable personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and satisfactory driving record
• Willing to travel on temporary duty assignments as needed (by car or plane)
• Successfully pass all required training
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Ability to work in a MS Window based operating environment, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet and E-mail
• Current (within the last 2 years) Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) or active Secret level security clearance based on an SSBI and able to obtain the required security clearance
• Requires intermittent standing, writing/typing, walking, sitting, and driving throughout the workday, and may include for multiple hours

Qualifications

• Conduct in-person, one-on-one subject interviews to obtain factual information about the individual's background and character, in accordance with agency guidelines and instructions
• Obtain factual information from a variety of personal and record sources to produce a report of investigation that contains all pertinent facts of an individual's background and character in accordance with agency guidelines and instructions
• Travel throughout the geographic area of responsibility to conduct investigations at various places of employment, residence, and education institutions when cases become available
• Engage in dialogue on a regular basis with managers and representatives at contractor facilities, various U. S. Government organizations, and law enforcement agencies to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Adapt to changing situations and environments as they occur and be able to interact with people from all walks of life and socioeconomic levels
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills and exhibit professional demeanor in all situations
• Work load based on availability of cases in geographic area
• Some voluntary, temporary duty assignments in other areas of the country (typically 2-4 weeks at a time) are possible
• Other duties as required

Benefits

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.