Background Investigator: Independent Contractor/1099 (Experienced)

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About the position

1FORCE is currently seeking to engage with experienced Contractors and federally credentialed Background Investigators to conduct personnel security background investigations in a contractor capacity in support of our client's contracts with the federal government. We have work nationwide and if you currently hold credentials on a federal personnel security background investigations contract (or have held government credentials in the last 2 years), we want to partner to provide immediate, weekly work opportunities. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete record searches. Conduct face-to-face interviews to elicit information about applicants seeking federal positions, contract positions or positions within the military. Obtain factual information from a variety of personal and record sources to produce a report of investigation, containing all pertinent facts, of an individual's background and character, in accordance with agency guidelines and instructions. Investigators work from home, set their own schedules, and work independently. Self-motivated, highly independent, and prepared to work non-traditional hours (i.e., evenings and weekends).

Responsibilities

  • Complete record searches.
  • Conduct face-to-face interviews to elicit information about applicants seeking federal positions, contract positions or positions within the military.
  • Obtain factual information from a variety of personal and record sources to produce a report of investigation, containing all pertinent facts, of an individual's background and character, in accordance with agency guidelines and instructions.

Requirements

  • Federally credentialed and experienced investigators will have met the background investigations national training standards and have 12 months or more of consecutive experience performing executive branch investigations.
  • Superior organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills in both oral and written formats.
  • Strong computer and typing skills for composing narrative reports of investigation in FWS and utilizing PIPS or other federally supported case management/reporting system.
  • Sufficient E&O liability, car insurance and personal insurance.
  • All candidates must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a TOP SECRET level security clearance.
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