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CACI
Entry Level Background Investigator (Capital Region) TOP SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED
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What they do
A Surveillance Officer or Investigator uses surveillance tools and techniques to investigate a case for a private client. May follow an individual or watch a home or office site and use cameras, binoculars or GPS technology for surveillance
$53,740 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Entry Level Background Investigator (Capital Region)TOP SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED
Job Category:
Service Contract Act Time Type:
Full time Minimum Clearance Required toStart:
Top Secret Employee Type:
Regular Percentage of Travel Required:
Up to 10%Type of Travel:
Local- At CACI, background investigation is more than research and reports—it's a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of our nation.
CANDIDATES MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED!
!! What You'll Get toDo:
- Use technology, electronic tools, and multiple systems simultaneously to conduct comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals as well as review appropriate records to obtain facts.
- Attend a multiweek intensive virtual, online training with additional shadowing and mentorship with an experienced Investigator
- Potential travel to locations across the U.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of general experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in problem solving, planning and organizing work, and communicating effectively orally and in writing
Clearance:
Active Top Secret Clearance based on a T5- Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable determination based on a T5 Investigation
- Strong sense of mission in supporting national security initiatives
- Impeccable work ethic, integrity, and a positive, can-do attitude
- Ability to navigate and utilize multiple technology systems simultaneously to maintain workflow efficiency and productivity
- Current driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and willingness to travel locally dependent on assignment location
- Home office equipped with reliable high-speed Internet ($50 monthly internet stipend is provided)
- Ability to sit, type, stand, or walk for extended periods of time
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize effectively
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to:
- Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively to individuals or groups
- Listen attentively to others, respond appropriately to nonverbal cues, and make clear and convincing oral presentations
- Maintain strong relationships with diverse individuals and handle challenging situations with tact and professionalism
- Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately.