What is a background investigator?

A background investigator is a research professional who verifies the personal information of individuals and sometimes gathers information about organizations.

What is an OPM background investigator?

Background evaluations, sometimes referred to as background investigations, seek information about an applicant’s employment, criminal, and personal history in an effort to investigate behavioral reliability, integrity, and personal adjustment.

How do I become a OPM credentialed background investigator?

3 – 5 years federal, military or law enforcement investigation experience OR a four year college degree, plus company provided, certified, background investigations training. Hold or be eligible to obtain a security clearance at the level required by the agency.

What do investigators look for in a background check?

A background investigation generally involves determining whether an applicant may be unqualified for a position due to a record of criminal conviction, motor vehicle violations, poor credit history, or misrepresentation regarding education or work history.

What causes a red flag on a background check?

One of the most common red flags on a background check is inconsistency. If a background check for employment pulls up different information than what the candidate and their resume told you, you need to investigate the matter.

What do background investigators ask previous employers?

Specifically, the background check company will ask about positions and titles, dates of employment, job responsibilities, salaries, reason(s) that the candidate left the job, and eligibility for rehire.

How long does a OPM background investigation take?

Currently the goal for a Non-Critical Sensitive position (or Confidential/Secret clearance) is 40 days, while the standard for a Critical Sensitive or Special Sensitive position (or Top Secret clearance) is 80 days.

Is being a background investigator hard?

Background Investigator position was super stressful. The expectations change day to day, and the amount of work they want you to produce is insane. You get the same amount of credit whether you write a one paragraph report or a 30-page report.

What companies do background investigations OPM?

On Monday OPM announced four indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract awards for work with the National Background Investigations Bureau. The companies are CACI Premier Technology, Keypoint Government Solutions, CSRA LLC and Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services.

Can private investigators see your Internet history?

Security clearance background investigators do not check your browsing history, read your emails, surveil your every move, bug your telephones, or photograph you commuting to work. That’s just not feasible, or allowable.