Investigator - Minneapolis MN

USIS is the established leader in National Security and Public Trust investigations. As the fastest growing company in the personnel security market, we represent high-profile clients ranging from private corporations to government agencies.

Our Investigative Services Division is the nation’s leader in background screening services. We provide Federal, state and local government agencies and major corporations with thorough results, often in situations where timing is critical.

As a Field Investigator, you will be in a position of trust, a role that requires integrity, confidentiality, intensity, commitment and pride in your country’s security.

You’ll find that every day is different. Field Investigators spend approximately 75% of their time traveling. They complete record searches and conduct face-to-face interviews to gather information about applicants seeking federal security clearances. Although most travel will remain local, “out of area” travel is possible for up to two to five weeks at a time.

USIS has two training processes and the volume of work in the local assigned area will determine which process will be used. All selected applicants will attend new Investigator classroom training at one of our training locations in addition to on the job training in the local assigned area. The training is intense, but prepares our Investigators to handle one of the most challenging and important careers available today.

Investigators work from home, set their own schedules and predominantly work alone. Successful Investigators, are self-motivated, highly independent, and prepared to work non-traditional hours (i.e. evenings and weekends).

We are looking for professionals with:
· Superior organizational and time management skills
· Advanced communication in both oral and writing skills
· Strong computer and typing skills for writing narrative reports of investigation
· Bachelor’s degree or 36 months comparable work/military experience

USIS Field Investigators are derived from a multitude of backgrounds. Some of our most successful investigators are from the liberal arts, hotel management, social work, homemaking, military, journalism, and claims adjusting fields. If you have the ability to “talk to anyone,” you may qualify to be eligible for the Field Investigator Position.

Due to the nature of this position, all applicants are required to possess US Citizenship and if selected for employment must pass a pre-employment drug test and a comprehensive background investigation that includes civil, criminal, and credit checks.

The starting salary for this position is $31k, and you must reside within 20 miles of the Twin Citie at the time of hire. If this is acceptable to you and you would like to determine if you are a good job fit for this unique opportunity, please take our online assessment at www.usisone.com/assessment/

USIS values diversity in its workforce and encourages minorities and women to apply. USIS is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.