Independent Contractor Opportunities

Current Contractor Openings

  • Federally Certified Polygraph Examiners
    Information Discovery Services is seeking current Federally Certified Polygraph Examiners to assist on a large nationwide polygraph contract supporting a Department of Justice Customer. These are independent contractor (1099’s) opportunities. The Independent Contractor will administer NCCA approved Law Enforcement Pre-Employment Test (LEPET) polygraph examinations consistent with federal and client policies, practices, and procedures. The Independent Contractor will utilize testing techniques, formats, and forms, which have been approved and provided by the customer. Must be available to travel when required.
  • Palmetto Investigator – Jamestown, Elmira, Warsaw, Ithaca and Syracuse NY.
    The self-employed Independent Contractor Site Inspector will conduct the site verification and screening process according to Medicare guidelines to prevent questionable providers and suppliers from enrolling in the Medicare program, focusing on providing a quality report in a timely manner to the IDS customer. Independent Contractor Site Inspector will be compensated on a completed item basis, not an hourly rate.
  • DPS Investigator – Denton TX, Lubbock TX
    The Background Investigator will conduct public trust pre-employment background investigations for various Law Enforcement Agencies, focusing on providing a quality case report in a timely manner to the IDS customer. IDS is looking for Independent Contractor Investigators with at least 1 year investigative experience. This may be either as an intermittent employee or independent contractor. The Independent Contractor must have a current and valid TX Private Investigator’s License. Independent Contractor Background Investigators (1099) will be compensated on a completed item basis, not an hourly rate.
  • Paperproof Independent Contractor – Albany NY, Westpoint NY, Cumberland MD, Chicago, Syracuse NY, Delaware, Salisbury MD
    The self-employed Independent Contractor Background Investigator will conduct national security public trust pre-employment background investigations, focusing on providing a quality case report in a timely manner to the IDS customer. IDS is recruiting Independent Contractor Investigators with at least 1 year investigative experience. At least 1 year experience conducting federal background investigations for federal agencies such as DoD, DCSA, or DHS is preferred. Independent Contractor Background Investigators will be compensated on a completed item basis, not an hourly rate.
  • Experienced or Credentialed Contract Background Investigator
    The Background Investigator will conduct national security public trust pre-employment background investigations, focusing on providing a quality case report in a timely manner to IDS and the federal customer. The Investigator must have prior experience conducting federal background investigations for the federal customer within the LAST THREE YEARS.
Independent Contractors must:
  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Have the ability to pass a background check
  • Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with proof of current auto insurance
  • Be willing to travel within a 65 mile radius from their home or office
  • Be properly licensed and insured (E&O)
  • Be self-motivated
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Have the ability to professionally and effectively interact with a variety of individuals
  • Have a personal computer (minimum operating system of Windows 2000 or newer) with a full version of Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat version 5.0 or higher
  • High speed internet access
  • Other items to consider: paper shredder, fax machine, printer
  • Experience and Licensing requirements vary by contract

IDS is always looking for talented individuals to join our elite team. Even if you don’t see a current opening that meets your skills, please contact us.

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Who We Are Looking For

If you are interested in a company that has a team atmosphere, then join us at IDS. We believe in working together towards our common goal, providing our customers with quality products in a timely manner. Doing so helps IDS continue to grow and that in turn opens opportunities for all of our employees. We are driven by integrity and accountability so IDS is recognized as a leader in our industry.

Why Contract With Us

We offer a variety of contracts and types of investigative work to do, depending on your location and experience.

You pick your schedule and when you want to work.

Do you travel or snowbird? Our work is throughout the nation and may be available where you travel to.