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Background Investigator
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AppleOne
Virginia Beach, VA (In Person)
$43,680 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Background Investigator for a contract/temporary opportunity in Virginia Beach, VA, located in the Town Center area. This 100% onsite role is ideal for a professional with strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive information with integrity and discretion. As a Background Investigator, you will support important compliance and screening processes within a government and public sector environment. This role offers structured training, steady seasonal work, and the opportunity to build valuable experience in investigations, compliance, interviewing, documentation, and case management. Candidates who enjoy working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with supportive team coordination and clear expectations will be well positioned for success. Key Responsibilities
- Conduct interviews with applicants, employers, references, and other sources to gather accurate background information.
- Review records, documentation, and case details to identify and resolve investigation issues.
- Manage multiple background investigation cases while meeting required timelines and quality standards.
- Use multiple systems and technology platforms to document findings and support case progress.
- Communicate professionally by phone and in writing with applicants, references, and internal contacts.
- Complete required training and follow established procedures for confidentiality, compliance, and reporting. Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $20 to $22 per hour.
- Job type: Contract/temporary.
- Work location: 100% onsite in Virginia Beach, VA, Town Center area.
- Standard schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Minimum schedule is 40 hours per week.
- Required overtime may increase the schedule up to 60 hours per week.
- Occasional 10-hour workdays may be required.
- Must be available to work at least one weekend day, with occasional Saturday or Sunday shifts of approximately 4 to 5 hours.
- Seasonal work periods are expected during Fall Outage Season, July to early October, and Spring Outage Season, early December to mid-March.