Adjudicator

Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, DC

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

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Adjudicators will assess the employment suitability of applicants based upon the United States Capitol Police (USCP) Suitability Standards. This support includes, but is not limited to the following:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Adjudicators will be assigned cases by the Senior Adjudicator containing the applicant's personal history statement.
• The Adjudicator shall initiate:
  
  
  
  • WALES/NCIC criminal background checks
  • Department of Motor Vehicle checks
  • credit checks
  • checks through local law enforcement agencies.
  
  
  
  
• Upon receipt of documentation, the adjudicator shall evaluate and adjudicate for purposes of employment suitability based upon the United States Capitol Police (USCP) Employment Suitability Standards.
• Adjudicators will also conduct interviews and reconcile information regarding the candidate's background.
• Upon the conclusion of an Assessment Center, the Adjudicator will review all polygraph, psychological, and medical reports, comparing all information that has been provided by the applicant and identify discrepancies, if any.
• The adjudicator will upload all required documents to the case management system and assemble case jackets for eligible candidates.
• Adjudicators may be required to conduct criminal name checks for special events as directed by the Division Commander.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Must be knowledgeable about all applicable fraud statutes, local, state and federal, to ensure duties and assignments are carried out within the requirements of applicable law and client expectations.
• Must have a favorably adjudicated full-scope background investigation to include a Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint check. The USCP may request confirmation of these credentials at any time.
• Must maintain the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality when handling information related to the contract.
• Must provide customer service and serve as liaisons with insurance companies claim services, claimants, policyholders, agents, counterparts in other departments, external legal professionals, external medical professionals, financial institutions, government/regulatory agencies, potential customers, vendors and suppliers as necessary to perform assigned tasks under the contract.
• Must have the ability to conduct investigatory interviews.
• Must have the ability to conduct investigations requiring a high degree of skill for varied personnel security investigations and work to ensure suitability for employment based upon established suitability guidelines.
• Must be able to determine the information or evidence required to reach a judgement and best approach to obtain that information.
• Must be able to gather background data, including the initiation of credit and criminal checks, and draft a report of findings for investigative cases.
• Must be able to prepare a wide variety of complex documents, memorandums and/or reports that summarize the evidence which includes formal analyses, investigative results, and recommendations for disposition of each case.

Minimum/General Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience as a Background Investigator, Criminal Investigator, Security Specialist or Adjudicator with a federal agency, police department, recognized private contractor or military related training specializing in background investigations.
• Minimum general experience of 5 years of adjudicative and investigative support.
• Trained by an approved or recognized training program (e.g. Federal Background Investigator Training Program (FBITP), local law enforcement training or Reid School)

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.