Senior Background Adjudicator - Law Enforcement/Contractor

Compass Strategy Solutions
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
Jul 14, 2025
Summary: Compass Strategy Solutions, LLC, is seeking a highly qualified Senior Background Adjudicator to lead adjudication and full-scope background investigation efforts for a federal law enforcement agency in the Washington D.C. area. This contract position requires formal investigative training, a minimum of 2 years of specialized experience in adjudications or investigative roles. Preferred candidates will bring demonstrated expertise in federal, military, or law enforcement background investigations, and possess a strong understanding of suitability criteria and investigative methodology. Active or favorably adjudicated Public Trust clearance is required. COMPANY OVERVIEW Compass Strategy Solutions (CSS) is a Government Contracting business specializing in law enforcement support services for the Federal Government. Join a team of experienced professionals required fast-growing business. We offer competitive benefits. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. JOB DESCRIPTION The senior adjudicator will plan and oversee the adjudication process for the hiring of sworn recruit officers. The senior adjudicator: Works closely with upper management at a law enforcement entity to ensure that the scope and direction of each project is on schedule. Manages and leads a team of adjudicators and assigns approved applicant case files to adjudication staff and monitors their completion. Receives and reviews candidate lists to determine preliminary suitability. Monitors the progression of each applicant assignment cycle ensuring candidate personal history statements are submitted in the case management system. Reviews all disposition reports completed by adjudicators and make the final suitability determination. Ensures that all applicant profiles have been properly closed in the appropriate databases upon case closure. Oversees the creation of approved applicant packets before the law enforcement entity Assessment Centers. Conducts quality control of work products and prepares reports on productivity and cases processed. Is able to work directly with cross-functional teams to ensure deliverables are completed within the scope by the established deadline. Serves as the single interface between the client and the project team regarding case distribution and suitability determinations. Possesses exemplary customer service skills. As the primary customer interface, must be able to listen to and understand customer expectations and concerns, assure the customer that the project is being executed effectively, and have a sense of urgency in completing customer requests. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED. Required Qualifications: Completion of recognized training programs such as: Federal Background Investigator Training Program (FBITP). Local law enforcement training academy. Reid School. Certified investigative training courses. Minimum of 2 years of experience in one or more of the following roles: Background Investigator. Criminal Investigator. Security Specialist. Adjudicator (Experience must be with a federal agency, law enforcement department, approved contractor, or military investigative unit). Minimum of 5 years of general experience in adjudicative and investigative support. Favorably adjudicated full-scope background investigation, including FBI fingerprint check. Proven ability to: Conduct investigatory interviews with applicants and third parties. Perform complex personnel security investigations. Analyze results from polygraph, psychological, and medical evaluations. Initiate credit and criminal checks. Interpret and evaluate evidence to assess suitability for employment. Strong working knowledge of local, state, and federal fraud statutes. Ability to write formal analyses and investigative reports recommending case disposition. High standards of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information. Effective liaison and customer service skills for communication with: Insurance claim services. Legal and medical professionals. Government and regulatory agencies. Vendors, policyholders, and other stakeholders. BENEFITS Compass Strategy Solutions offers competitive compensation and a strong benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. The company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.