<p>Required Qualifications: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret eligible clearance; Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred  </li><li>U.S. citizenship</li><li>At minimum, High School diploma</li><li>1 year of specialized Federal Background Investigative experience (where investigator training compliant with National Training Standards took place) within the last five (5) years</li><li>3 years of general experience (i.e. military, local, state or federal law enforcement or investigative functions) within the last 5 years and Completion of “New Investigator” training</li><li>A valid driver's license and a personal vehicle</li><li>Required to carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance, specifics of which will be provided</li><li>Daily travel required locally and outside of primary work area, as needed</li><li>Home office required</li><li>Must reside within the stated mileage requirement posted in job description</li></ul><p> </p><p>Additional Qualifications:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Ability to interact with a variety of individuals and personalities professionally and effectively</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision</li><li>Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Intermediate typing (40+ WPM recommended) and computer skills</li><li>Must be able 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</li><li>Demonstrated metrics in quality, timeliness, and production</li><li>Travel required locally and outside of primary work area. Local travel consists of approximately 15-20% of work week.</li><li>Temporary Duty Assignments opportunities several times per year ranging from 14 – 30 days</li></ul><p> </p><p>Relocation assistance is not available for this position.</p><p> </p><p>#EXPBI</p><p>#RDG</p> <p>Peraton is seeking to fill a critical role for a full-time experienced background investigator near Aiken, SC.  Applicants must reside within 50 miles of the city center of Aiken.</p><p> </p><p>What you’ll do:</p><p> </p><p>The Investigator will be responsible for the following but not limited to:</p><ul><li>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</li><li>Investigators will schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews throughout their designated area with the subject and their neighbors, employers, and friends</li><li>Investigators will also perform record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities</li><li>Investigators are required to type and report all obtained information in a clear and concise report on a government issued computer system</li><li>Working independently while also a member of a team of Investigators and with a Field Manager</li><li>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</li><li>Maintain a high level of confidentiality, ethics, and integrity</li><li>Professional attire required</li><li>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</li></ul>