Investigator -Des Moines, IA

OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation is seeking talented individuals committed to excellence, honesty, and integrity to join our team. We are a trusted provider of high‑quality background investigation programs to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the intelligence community at locations throughout the United States. OMNIPLEX is seeking to fill immediate and upcoming openings for Contract Investigators. A Contract Investigator works for us on an as‑needed basis and no hours are guaranteed.

We prefer contractors to be available to work a minimum of ten hours per week where work is available. Candidates must be willing to travel within a 35‑50 mile radius from the city location.

• Candidate must be local to Des Moines, IA

• U.S. citizenship
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of specialized federal background investigative experience within the last 5 years
• Experience with FIS
• Reliable personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and satisfactory driving record
• Willingness to travel on temporary duty assignments as needed (by car or plane)
• Successful completion of background checks and all required training
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Ability to work in an MS Windows‑based environment, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet, and e‑mail
• Current (within the last 2 years) Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) or active Secret‑level security clearance based on an SSBI and ability to obtain the required clearance

• Conduct in‑person, one‑on‑one subject interviews to obtain factual information about the individual’s background and character, in accordance with agency guidelines and instructions
• Obtain factual information from a variety of personal and record sources to produce a report of investigation that contains all pertinent facts of an individual’s background and character, in accordance with agency guidelines and instructions
• Travel throughout the geographic area of responsibility to conduct investigations at various places of employment, residence, and educational institutions as cases are assigned
• Be willing to travel in and around the assigned location within 30‑50 miles (or more) as needed
• Engage in dialogue on a regular basis with managers and representatives at contractor facilities, various U.S. government organizations, and law enforcement agencies to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Adapt to changing situations and environments as they occur and interact with people from all walks of life and socioeconomic levels
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and exhibit a professional demeanor in all situations
• Workload based on availability of cases in the geographic area
• Some voluntary, temporary duty assignments in other areas of the country (typically 2‑4 weeks at a time) are possible
• Other duties as required

• Background investigator training that meets the National Training Standards (NTS)
• Prior background investigation experience supporting government contracts
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field
• Current Top Secret clearance

Work is typically based in the investigator’s home office as well as in the investigator’s personal vehicle traveling to various field locations to conduct interviews. Coverage area varies and could include some extended drives. Work hours vary depending on availability of leads and do not always fall within normal business hours; potential weekend hours or third‑shift appointments may be required.

Requires intermittent standing, writing/typing, walking, sitting, and driving throughout the workday, and may include multiple hours.