Job Description
Summary: Compass Strategy Solutions, LLC, is seeking a highly qualified Background Investigator to conduct full-scope background investigations as a contract employee for a federal law enforcement agency in the Washington D.C. area. This contract position requires formal investigative training, a minimum of
2 years of specialized experience in background investigations, or similar investigative roles. Preferred candidates will bring demonstrated expertise in federal, military, or law enforcement background investigations, and possess a strong understanding of suitability criteria and investigative methodology.
Active or favorably adjudicated Public Trust clearance is required. COMPANY OVERVIEW Compass Strategy Solutions (CSS) is a Government Contracting business specializing in law enforcement support services for the Federal Government. Join a team of experienced professionals and a fast-growing business. We offer competitive benefits. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
JOB DESCRIPTION The Field Investigator will be assigned background investigation cases by a senior official of the law enforcement agency. These investigations require a high level of expertise in personnel security to evaluate an applicant’s suitability for employment.
Responsibilities include gathering background data, conducting subject interviews, and analyzing results from polygraph examinations, psychological evaluations, and medical screenings. The Field Investigator will assess what information or evidence is necessary to reach a determination on each case and develop an appropriate strategy to obtain it.
The Investigator will interview applicants as well as third-party sources, including spouses, employers, relatives, friends, acquaintances, and law enforcement officials. Following completion of each case, the Investigator shall prepare a formal report of findings, including a comprehensive analysis relevant to the subject's suitability.
The law enforcement agency will initiate investigations by notifying the Field Investigator and providing the subject’s Personal History Statement (PHS), subject interview report, and Authorization for Release of Information. The start date of the investigation shall be the date the case is assigned.
Each investigation will have a specified due date. If the Field Investigator does not receive all required documentation, they must notify the law enforcement agency within 24 hours of case receipt; however, the start date will remain unchanged. The Field Investigator is required to submit the final report in the format prescribed by the law enforcement entity.
This position involves local and regional travel, and infrequent multi-state travel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED
Required Qualifications: - Completion of recognized training programs such as:
- Federal Background Investigator Training Program (FBITP).
- Local law enforcement training academy.
- Reid School.
- Certified investigative training courses.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in one or more of the following roles:
- Background Investigator.
- Criminal Investigator.
- Security Specialist.
- Minimum of 5 years of general experience in adjudicative and investigative support.
- Favorably adjudicated full-scope background investigation , including FBI fingerprint check .
- Proven ability to:
- Conduct investigatory interviews with applicants and third parties.
- Perform complex personnel security investigations.
- Analyze results from polygraph, psychological, and medical evaluations.
- Initiate credit and criminal checks.
- Interpret and evaluate evidence to assess suitability for employment.
- Strong working knowledge of local, state, and federal fraud statutes .
- Ability to write formal analyses and investigative reports recommending case disposition.
- High standards of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Effective liaison and customer service skills for communication with:
- Insurance claim services.
- Legal and medical professionals.
- Government and regulatory agencies.
- Vendors, policyholders, and other stakeholders.
BENEFITS Compass Strategy Solutions offers competitive compensation and a strong benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The employee must possess a valid Driver’s License and be willing to travel business using own or a rental vehicle within a defined travel area by the customer. Must be willing to travel via air and other means of public transportation as required by the customer. The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. The company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Local area, Flexible hours,