Pre-Employment Background Field Investigator

SAVA is in search of experienced professionals to join our team in Washington, D.C., as a Pre-employment Background Field Investigator, working in support of a Law Enforcement Agency. The selected individuals will work closely with key stakeholders and handle high-volume, confidential, and time-sensitive materials, providing excellent customer service and acting as a liaison to insurance companies claim services, claimants, policyholders, agents, counterparts in other departments, external legal professionals, external medical professionals, financial institutions, government/regulatory agencies, potential customers, vendors and suppliers as necessary to perform assigned tasks under the contract, among other duties. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today. Responsibilities Investigators shall gather background data, interview of the subject, interpret, analyze, and evaluate results from polygraph, psychological and medical examinations.
Determine the information or evidence required to reach a judgement, as well as the best approach to obtain that information for each assigned case.
Interview applicants, officials, and/or individuals, such as spouses, employers, relatives, friends, acquaintances, and law enforcement agency officials.
Ultimately, preparing a report of findings for investigative cases and suitability that include formal analysis and information for resolving investigative cases.
Provide customer service and serve as liaisons with insurance companies claim services, claimants, policyholders, agents, counterparts in other departments, external legal professionals, external medical professionals, financial institutions, government/regulatory agencies, potential customers, vendors and suppliers as necessary to perform assigned tasks under the contract.
The field investigator will be responsible for providing their own transportation when conducting field investigations in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, Delaware, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania (Investigators will be reimbursed for travel costs based on GSA per diem guideline for mileage, parking and tolls). Qualifications US Citizenship required.
5 or more years of adjudicative and investigative support
2 years of experience as a Background Investigator, performing full-scope pre-employment investigations for law enforcement, Personnel Security Specialist or Adjudicator with a federal agency, police department, recognized private contractor or military related training specializing in background investigations.
Must have investigative experience performing Identity Verification, Criminal Background, Checks, Credit Background Checks, Motor Vehicle Reports, Professional License & Education Background Checks, Fingerprint Background Checks, E-Verify Background Checks.
Must be able to successfully obtain a favorably adjudicated full-scope background investigation, to include a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check, prior to start. The client may request confirmation of these credentials at any time.
Must have successfully completed training from approved or recognized training program (e.g. Federal Background Investigator Training Program (FBITP), local law enforcement training or Reid School).
Must be knowledgeable about all applicable fraud statutes, local, state and federal, to ensure duties and assignments are carried out within the requirements of applicable law and client expectations.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Desired Qualifications: Always maintain the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality when handling information related to the contract.
Former experience working as a Law Enforcement Officer for a local, state or federal agency.
Former Investigative experience, ranging from Criminal, Applicant Matters, Civil Rights, Counterterrorism, Foreign Counterintelligence, Organized Crime/Drugs, Violent Crimes and Major Offenders, and Financial Crime. Job ID 4 Work Type On-Site Pay Range $85,000 - $90,000 Benefits Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Company Description Work Where it Matters SAVA, an Akima company, is not just another global services contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At SAVA, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, SAVA provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, SAVA delivers global solutions that enhance business processes, lower costs, and take on today's missions with greater opportunity, agility, and strength. As a SAVA employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.