Comments on: USIS Hiring 200 Investigators

By: NewCIapplicant

NewCIapplicant — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:12:54 +0000

Wannabe,
I’m the baby boomer hee hee. 24 is a great age. I was fortunate to enter law enforcement at 23, after trying to get in for about a year or so. But I made it all the way to retirement..well very soon. Now just like you I’m a wannabe all over again because I’m looking for a new job. I’ve been researching the fed. background field for about a year and a half. I agree that you don’t need a law enforcement background to be a great investigator. Some of the best investigators I ever trained were straight out of college and had worked as grocery checkers, etc. As a matter of fact after reading the posts here I’ve confirmed that I just need to keep quiet about all my past experience and learn some new tricks. I’m crossing my fingers for you and all those who need a job now!

By: Investigator

Investigator — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:39:39 +0000

Harry Hernandez,
As a background investigator for OPM you might be able to use some of the knowledge you learned from the REID Technique of Interviewing but OPM has their own protocol on how background investigations are conducted. OPM itself, along with its contractors teach this protocol to the new investigators who are hired. We interview SUBJECT’s and sources but even when there are issues in a case or I have conducted a SPIN I have never interrogated anyone. At least I do not consider it an interrogation. The SUBJECT’s we are interviewing are not being accused of any crime they are applying for a position dealing with National Security or Public Trust. We are civil background investigators not criminal ones.

By: wannaB

wannaB — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:36:48 +0000

NewCIapplicant,
Actually, I am only 24 and just out of college. In college I was a very busy bee working for the student publications. I ended up as the editor in chief for our yearbook (250+ page publication)… although the journalism industry is in a complete hiring freeze. My minor was in psychology… and I am really trying to find something to use my writing, communication, psychology, and english skills. So I’m not exactly what you think as far as baby boomer.. but I need a job because I have so many student loans popping up.. and too be honest not many companies are willing to hire entry level.. no matter how hard working they are. It’s pretty tough out there… I’ve been looking for six months. But I’m happy enough to get the interviews because no matter what they are good practice. I thank you for the words of encouragement, and same goes to you.

By: NewCIapplicant

NewCIapplicant — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:11:21 +0000

Wannabe you are welcome. I have no idea of your age or former work background. You sound like you may be changing your career path? You may want to consider law enforcement…there are a ton of baby boomers retiring right now, including me. There are so many opportunities with federal, state, county and city agencies (even though there is still some financial instability at this time). Just in case doing contract work turns out to be too hectic, etc. I think BW might be right and I hope to find a part time 1099 position. I look forward to a new challenge as I’m sure you do. Be persistent and you will make it.

By: BW AN INVESTIGATOR

BW AN INVESTIGATOR — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:47:06 +0000

Didn’t fit in the scheme of the parent–and of course CASH!!!

By: Investigator

Investigator — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:57:23 +0000

In name only. Altergrity Inc is the holding company for USIS and two other companies. We are still working for USIS but now we are USIS an Altegrity Inc Company.
I read about Kroll going to Keypoint Govt Solutions a few months back. Was it said why?

By: BW AN INVESTIGATOR

BW AN INVESTIGATOR — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:11:35 +0000

In name only–or new owners?

Guess you should know, Kroll gone Keypoint Govt Solutions in.

By: Investigator

Investigator — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:05:09 +0000

Altegrity Inc. is here.

By: Harry Hernandez

Harry Hernandez — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:07:54 +0000

In the near future, I wish consideration for certification and the opportunity to venture into a different arena for an Intelligence Analyst, Background Investigator, Criminal Investigator, Law Enforcement Consultant.

Itâ€™s this experience and knowledge I would bring as a field investigator / consultant / analyst. I would put into use the REID Technique of interviewing / interrogation which I was taught at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (F.L.E.T.C.) at Glynco, GA.
I currently hold a TS/SCI clearance.

Harry A. Hernandez
Senior Intelligence Officer /
Special Emphasis Program Manager
DHS-ICE Tactical Intelligence Center
â€œ J â€ Road Bldg 2040
Stennis Space Center, MS 39529
228-688-1355 (office)
Harry.Hernandez@dhs.gov

By: BW AN INVESTIGATOR

BW AN INVESTIGATOR — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:38:05 +0000

WannaB

Being completely honest, if you are looking for something long term to build a career, think twice about this path. I am retired Military, so this is more short term for me. I can honestly say, I have a complete grasp on this job, but depending where you are working, making stats will be virtually impossible, even more so in a few months. Not trying to scare you–just giving you the hard truth. Part time is OK though.

By: wannaB

wannaB — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:05:51 +0000

NewCIapplicant,

Thank you for taking the time to answer me. I actually already had the interview last week, but you are right on in your description of what they told me they were looking for.

By: NewCIapplicant

NewCIapplicant — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:29:32 +0000

Hi Wannabe,

I think that the USIS interview for intermittent investigator is to determine if you are well suited for the job and vice versa. One challenge they identified during mine is that sometimes it is time consuming trying to find military personnel who are deployed, at sea, etc. Also, they want to know you are timely in your work, get things done effectively, efficiently. They want fast turnover. Also,that you understand what you are getting into..a lot of interviewing and complex format report writing. They don’t want to waste time training folks only to find out they don’t like the job. So read this website cause these guys know what they are talking about.

By: SI guy

SI guy — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:24:14 +0000

Mr. Henderson Thank you. I was thinking that it would do no good to have the person who lives in US to list persons living overseas now. After reading about Investigators having a time line I thought it wouldn’t help.

Thank you guys for the help.

By: William Henderson

William Henderson — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:48:49 +0000

SI Guy:
Listing someone outside the US as a person who can verify a residence is not a problem if the Subject of the investigation is in the same country as the person listed (i.e. Subject and his references are all at the same US military base in say Germany). If Subject is in the US, anyone that he lists on the SF86 who is not in the US is useless for most investigations.

By: SI Guy

SI Guy — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:47:22 +0000

Investigator, Thank you I will do that.

By: Investigator

Investigator — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:30:58 +0000

SI,
We try not to interview all of the listed ref as we don’t want the SJ to guide the investigation but there are times when there is no one else to interview. It would be much easier to have ref who are stateside. Let your SJ know having stateside ref would make their investigation go faster.

By: SI guy

SI guy — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:00:38 +0000

Hey guys I have an issue… I have a person that has listed References for residence that are all living in other countries. Is this a problem for you Investigators, and should I have this person give state side references? Just wondering.

By: SI guy

SI guy — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:19:23 +0000

Investigator thank you.

By: wannaB

wannaB — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:42:38 +0000

That’s OK Investigator. Thank you for the response.

By: Investigator

Investigator — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:52:42 +0000

wannaB,
I wish I could help. My interview was 7 years ago so I have no idea what they do now during an interview.