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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote independent contractor background investigator in the United States is $76,607.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectRemote Independent Contractor Background InvestigatorRemote Background Check Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires background investigation certifications, security clearances, or related trainingOften requires background screening certifications or HR-related credentials
Work EnvironmentRemote, independent contractor role conducting investigations and interviewsRemote, often administrative role managing background check processes
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by private investigation firms, government agencies, and corporationsEmployed by HR firms, background screening companies, or in-house HR teams
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing investigative roles with background screening positionsIndividuals seeking administrative or screening roles in background checks

The Remote Independent Contractor Background Investigator primarily conducts detailed investigations and interviews, often requiring specialized certifications. In contrast, the Remote Background Check Specialist handles administrative tasks related to background screening processes. Both roles are remote and industry-related but differ in responsibilities and credentials.

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Background Investigator: Independent Contractor/1099 (Experienced)

Owens Cross Roads, AL • Remote

1FORCE
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Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Background Investigator - Independent Contractor/1099

Federal Background Investigations Division

1FORCE is currently seeking to engage with experienced Contractors and federally credentialed Background Investigators to conduct personnel security background investigations in a contractor capacity in support of our client's contracts with the federal government. We have work nationwide and if you currently hold credentials on a federal personnel security background investigations contract (or have held government credentials in the last 2 years), we want to partner to provide immediate, weekly work opportunities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Complete record searches.
  • Conduct face-to-face interviews to elicit information about applicants seeking federal positions, contract positions or positions within the military.
  • Obtain factual information from a variety of personal and record sources to produce a report of investigation, containing all pertinent facts, of an individual's background and character, in accordance with agency guidelines and instructions.
  • Investigators work from home, set their own schedules, and work independently.
  • Self-motivated, highly independent, and prepared to work non-traditional hours (i.e., evenings and weekends).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Federally credentialed and experienced investigators will have met the background investigations national training standards and have 12 months or more of consecutive experience performing executive branch investigations.
  • Superior organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills in both oral and written formats.
  • Strong computer and typing skills for composing narrative reports of investigation in FWS and utilizing PIPS or other federally supported case management/reporting system.
  • Sufficient E&O liability, car insurance and personal insurance.

**All candidates must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a TOP SECRET level security clearance.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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