Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship * At ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship * At ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Experienced Background Investigator - Booneville, MS
Booneville, MS · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship * At ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range $26.07 EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Experienced Background Investigator - Booneville, MS
Booneville, MS · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship * At ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range $26.07 EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Experienced Background Investigator - Booneville, MS
Booneville, MS · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship * At ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Experienced Background Investigator - Booneville, MS
Booneville, MS · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship * At ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$31.75 - $38.12/hr
... of federal and state employment laws regarding pre-employment background investigations including ... FCRA Minimum Qualifications Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma ...
Background Investigator
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$31.75 - $38.12/hr
... of federal and state employment laws regarding pre-employment background investigations including ... FCRA Minimum Qualifications Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Chambersburg, PA
Chambersburg, PA · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Chambersburg, PA
Chambersburg, PA · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Brunswick, NC
Brunswick, NC · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Brunswick, NC
Brunswick, NC · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Butler, PA
Butler, PA · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Butler, PA
Butler, PA · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Charleston, WV
Charleston, WV · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range $26.07 EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Charleston, WV
Charleston, WV · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range $26.07 EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Chambersburg, PA
Chambersburg, PA · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range $26.07 EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Chambersburg, PA
Chambersburg, PA · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range $26.07 EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Butler, PA
Butler, PA · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Butler, PA
Butler, PA · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Jacksonville, NC
Jacksonville, NC · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Jacksonville, NC
Jacksonville, NC · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Providence, RI
Providence, RI · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range $26.07 EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Providence, RI
Providence, RI · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range $26.07 EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range $26.07 EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range $26.07 EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Fayetteville, AR
Fayetteville, AR · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Fayetteville, AR
Fayetteville, AR · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Brunswick, NC
Brunswick, NC · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range $26.07 EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Brunswick, NC
Brunswick, NC · On-site
$26.07/hr
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range $26.07 EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred * U.S. citizenship ... SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability ...
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$8.89 - $10.29
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How much do intern federal background investigator jobs pay per hour?
What is the difference between Intern Federal Background Investigator vs Federal Background Investigator?
| Aspect | Intern Federal Background Investigator | Federal Background Investigator |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Typically pursuing or recently completed relevant education; may not require full certification | Requires specific background investigation certifications and experience |
| Work Environment | Internship setting, supervised, often part-time or temporary | Full-time federal employment, field and office work |
| Employer & Industry | Federal agencies, government internships | Federal agencies, government background investigation units |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding internship differences, entry-level roles | Career progression, full professional role |
The Intern Federal Background Investigator role is an entry-level, supervised position often held by students or recent graduates, focusing on gaining experience in background investigations. In contrast, a Federal Background Investigator is a full-time professional responsible for conducting thorough background checks, requiring certifications and experience. The internship provides a pathway to a full career in federal investigations.
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$26.07/hr
Full-time
Posted 6 days ago
Peraton rating
8.3
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Job description
Peraton is seeking to fill a critical role for a full-time experienced background investigator near Booneville, MS. Applicants must reside within 50 miles of the city center of Booneville.
What you'll do:
The Investigator will be responsible for the following but not limited to:
- 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
- Investigators will schedule and conduct face-to-face interviews throughout their designated area with the subject and their neighbors, employers, and friends
- Investigators will also perform record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational and financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities
- Investigators are required to type and report all obtained information in a clear and concise report on a government issued computer system
- Working independently while also a member of a team of Investigators and with a Field Manager
- 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
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality, ethics, and integrity
- Professional attire required
- 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
Required Qualifications:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret eligible clearance; Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred
- U.S. citizenship
- At minimum, High School diploma
- 1 year of specialized Federal Background Investigative experience (where investigator training compliant with National Training Standards took place) within the last five (5) years
- 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
- A valid driver's license and a personal vehicle
- Required to carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance, specifics of which will be provided
- Daily travel required locally and outside of primary work area, as needed
- Home office required
- Must reside within the stated mileage requirement posted in job description
Additional Qualifications:
- Ability to interact with a variety of individuals and personalities professionally and effectively
- Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision
- Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Intermediate typing (40+ WPM recommended) and computer skills
- 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
- Demonstrated metrics in quality, timeliness, and production
- Travel required locally and outside of primary work area. Local travel consists of approximately 15-20% of work week.
- Temporary Duty Assignments opportunities several times per year ranging from 14 - 30 days
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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Peraton OverviewPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary RangeThe rate / range per hour below represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$26.07EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIMEAbout Peraton
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Industry
It services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Herndon, VA, US
Year founded
2017