Hiring: Background Investigator (FT Employee) - Jacksonville, FL Company: Peraton Location: Jacksonville, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:32:14 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AI, SCA About the job Experience: •Candidates with 4 years of general work experience or a bachelor's degree may be considered; candidates with experience conducting federal background investigations preferred •4 years of general work experience or a bachelor's degree may be considered; candidates with experience conducting federal background investigations preferred Required Skills: •Peraton is seeking to fill a critical role for a full-time background investigator near •. Applicants must reside within 50 miles of the city center of Jacksonville. •Successfully complete a full time, 6-7 week new Investigator training both virtually and in person in order to be certified in the Federal Investigative Standards for government background investigations •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, friends and family •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 Qualifications: •Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret eligible clearance; Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred •Daily travel required locally and outside of primary work area as needed •Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY)/remote travel ranging from 14 - 30 days away from home per TDY may be required •Must reside within the stated mileage requirement posted in job description •A valid driver's license and full time usage of reliable transportation are required. Driving is an essential function of the job and Motor Vehicle Records may be checked as part of the hiring process or at any time during employment •Required to carry sufficient motor vehicle insurance •Accurate and efficient typing capabilities (40+ WPM recommended) and ability to work within multiple computer programs concurrently •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 •Proficient grammar and writing skills in order to submit high quality reports with minimal or no errors •Must be able to interact professionally with others, to write for long periods of time, meet expectations for attendance and punctuality, and able to pay attention to details while conducting fieldwork Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!