Independent Contractor Role Investigative Analyst III

Job Description

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• Conduct impartial, fact-based pre-employment investigations on a project basis.
• Analyze applications from various municipal government agencies, highlighting key information.
• Undertake extensive online and telephonic research to gather relevant data.
• Efficiently manage and deliver investigation reports within agreed deadlines.
• Utilize experience in conducting both in-person and remote candidate interviews.
• Perform neighborhood and relationship interviews as part of comprehensive background checks.
• Proactively identify information gaps and inconsistencies, strategizing effective ways to gather necessary data.
• Execute criminal background checks and civil lawsuit verifications using public records.
• Prepare organized lists to streamline the background check process.
• Edit and refine reports to ensure grammatical accuracy and content quality.
• Maintain consistent, professional communication with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications :

• College Degree (in Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, Paralegal, Journalism, Political Science, or related field).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in investigative or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
• Proficient in conducting investigatory interviews, both in-person and remotely.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with a high level of trust.
• Skilled in navigating criminal databases and controlling investigations from start to finish.
• Tech-savvy, with proficiency in Google Docs, Excel, and the ability to adapt to new software quickly.
• Strong social media investigative skills.
• Must pass Security Clearance to obtain a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) or already possess one.

SOFT SKILLS :

• Attention to Detail : Essential for conducting thorough and impartial investigations, analyzing applications, and editing reports for accuracy.
• Strong Ethical Foundation : Critical for maintaining integrity and objectivity in pre-employment investigations and background checks.
• Communication Skills : Key for maintaining professional communication with clients, conducting interviews, and preparing clear, concise reports.
• Analytical Thinking : Important for identifying information gaps, strategizing data collection, and analyzing findings.
• Time Management : Necessary for efficiently managing and delivering investigation reports within agreed deadlines.

Additional Information

Benefits :

• Flexible, remote working schedule.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects.
• Competitive project-based compensation, commensurate with experience and the nature of the investigation.
• Paid Case by Case basis.

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