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ADC LTD NM

Contract Background Investigator - New Mexico (Albuquerque)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Bernalillo, NM (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/16/2026

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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

$48,239 / year median in New Mexico

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Contract Background Investigator - New Mexico (Albuquerque) Req #312 Bernalillo, NM, USA

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Edgewood, NM, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM Summary The 1099-Contract Investigator is responsible for conducting federal background investigations on a contract basis in direct support of national security and suitability investigations.

Conduct fieldwork, including interviews and retrieval of records, to produce reports of investigations (ROIs) in compliance with all laws, federal standards, and federal agency regulations. Accept fieldwork assignments for travel throughout the geographic area of responsibility. Opportunities for temporary duty yonder (TDY) assignments outside of assigned geographic area. Meet investigative deadlines as assigned by

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Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills and exhibit professional demeanor in a time-sensitive work environment. Monitoring, maintaining, conveying and appropriately destroying data and documents. Meet government and industry standards for quality, integrity, timeliness and productivity. Maintain compliance with all mandatory and assigned training, security, and credential requirements. Develop and maintain professional, courteous, and cooperative working relationships with ADC employees and contractors. Report trends and updates to work environment observed in the field. Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required. The ADC compensation range is an estimated range reflecting what an ADC independent contractor might earn for working 40 hours per-week starting at the base rate and up to the Premier Contract Investigator rate. ADC independent contract investigators receive compensation for the number of assigned cases completed and not an annual salary. Job Details Job Family Contractors-1099 Pay Type Hourly Scan this QR code and apply! Download Bernalillo, NM, USA, Rio Rancho, NM, USA, Santa Fe, NM, USA, Belen, NM, USA, Albuquerque, NM, USA, Edgewood, NM, USA