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Slight flexibility in schedule, fleet vehicle
Background Investigator (Current Employee), Washington, DC – May 15, 2013
Learned to conduct investigations for security clearances while servicing multiple federal agencies. Interviewing individuals with different backgrounds, having autonomy and not being tied to an office is enjoyable. Unfortunately the job is high pressure and stress inducing since it is based on production and very short deadlines. Rules for reporting – more... and interviewing change so often and expectation to implement the changes are too quick. – less
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Gave me my experience
Personnel Security Assistant (Former Employee), Falls Church, VA – May 6, 2013
This company introduced me to the field I am in now. i am forever grateful.
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Research Analyst (Current Employee), Winchester VA – April 22, 2013
Good company to work for. Needs more contracts and better pay.
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knowledge is important
(EEO) Assistant/Technician (Former Employee), Fort Snelling, MN – April 9, 2013
Pros: flexible starting time and time off, high pay
Cons: no training by company or supervisor on site
I did the work of 6 people due to the Federal staff in DC not know how to there job, nor did Management. It was a very fast pace and must be able to work without any supervisors/managers and be able to work independent. Must be self starter.

The hardest part of my job working with people who did not have knowledge of the job and unable to communicate – more... long distance.

I enjoyed helping others decide if they could/should file an EEO complaint or seek other assistance else where. The fact that employees appreicated my kindness and knowledge made me feel really good about myself.

I learned that my next job I work at that my manager/supervisor should be fair and have knowledge of his/her job. – less
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Very Intense workplace due to lack of job security
Program Manager (Former Employee), Falls Church, VA – March 12, 2013
Pros: great selection of foods and state of the art gymnasiums with personal trainers on-site.
Cons: short breaks at times and long periods of standing during special functions
Ensuring that all requirements are met daily and that employees show up for work on-time.

I learned that on a cost-plus contract as a sub to the prime, you really don't have much control over your program and if the prime does not manage the contract properly, it affects everyone.

Working as a manager you must continue to improve on systems in place – more... to streamline the process, but you need full support from your superiors.

Co-workers must trust, respect, and support decisions made by company to get through these tough times in this economy (The Sequster).

Convincing employees on the program, giving them ownership and purpose on why they are essential as security professionals for the agency we are supporting. We are tasked to safeguard classified information to ensure the mission is not compromised.

The most enjoyable part of the job is helping people in their time of need. This allows them to take care of their families financially and to meet personal goals. Training employees to better understand their duties, which makes them more proficient and enhance the overall performance of the team providing services to the customer. – less
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Productive place to work
Customer Service Specialist (Current Employee), Washington, DC – March 7, 2013
Process incoming visitors on to the compound accurately and efficiently. Making sure each visitor has the proper identification or credential to gain access.
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job duties are same every day
screener/scheduler (Current Employee), Boyers, PA – March 4, 2013
Pros: fringe benfits
Cons: too much overtime
Emphasis on production and quality of cases for federal government.
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In my shoes
Material Analyst I (Current Employee), Boyers, PA – February 17, 2013
Pros: benefits, great manager
Cons: indecisive upper managment, instability, schedule
A typical day is being bombarded with work, but I enjoy working under pressure. I've learned two functions while working here, which I enjoy working both. My coworkers are nice people, there is not much time to socialize.
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Good overall
Program Manager (Current Employee), Springfield, VA – February 14, 2013
Good company for personnel security and background investigators.
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USIS has taught me a lot
Investigator (Current Employee), Tacoma, Wa – February 14, 2013
USIS, just like any other company, has its ups and downs about working for them. Overall I am happy with my time at USIS and would not trade it for another job.
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Good place to work
Special Investigator (Former Employee), San Antonio, TX – February 13, 2013
I enjoyed my work and it was fun receiving the equal respect I got for being so young in the field.
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Conducts federal background investigations
Special Investigator (Current Employee), Rather not say, NY – February 9, 2013
Pros: you never actually leave work.
Cons: lot of pressure to work unpaid overtime.
I interview subjects and sources on government security clearances. I review files, court, police and personnel records. Many of my coworkers are frustrated but still need to work. You go on detail for one month at a time to other locations. I write detailed reports of investigations. The job has a lot of latitude on the actual hours you work. If I – more... felt management was good, I would not be looking for a job. I believe the company will fold. – less
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maf1019 – April 23, 2013

You should never ever work o/t for any company for free. Just don't do it. That is part of the problem at USIS. People work over and then production numbers are not correct. I hate to say it, but if you can't do it, then move on. Not trying to be mean, really. I just hate to see anyone be unhappy. I will not give them a minute extra of my time if I don't get paid for it. They tell you not to.

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I guess nothing is perfect
Field Investigator (Current Employee), Boyers, PA – January 30, 2013
I really enjoy the work, but that's really the only positive thing I can think to say.
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Beware
Background Investigator (Current Employee), northeast – January 27, 2013
Pros: work from home - satisfying goal of national security
Cons: management, low salary
USIS has penalized the field and review workers with eliminating 401k contributions and taken away earned paid time off because of financial problems caused by poor corporate management decisions and penalties imposed by USG. Management has changed 4 times in 3 years, lost contracts to competitors and there are current IG investigations caused by upper – more... management ordering reviewers to submit cases that were not fully reviewed. This is an example of the hypocrisy of management who would fire a field worker in a heart beat for an integrity issue but would lie to keep their jobs. – less
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Good start for your career in Security
Security officer (Former Employee), Falls Church, VA – December 10, 2012
Pros: ts/sci
Cons: long commute
At USIS I recieved my clearence and SCI very good opportunity.
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Untrustworthy & Unethical
Former Employee (Former Employee), Grove City, PA – November 26, 2012
Hard work & dedication rewarded with termination. Executive leadership only cares about making more revenue.
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productive company.
CST ADMIN (Former Employee), Falls Church, VA – November 6, 2012
Company was overall good. My coworkers were great. Great flexible hours. I wished I learned more on the job. I loved the job, but I wished they utilized more and put me thorugh some training, because it's been really hard to find other jobs because lack the rrquired training.
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Not much room for growth
Team Leader/Manager (Former Employee), Calverton, MD – November 2, 2012
There was a heavy emphasis placed upon timeliness of your work which had a significant impact on your personal life. Additionally, the salary structure was not great. Yearly increases of no more than 3% and even those increases would often be late into the following year. The growth ceiling is within sight, as there does not seem to be alot of visibility – more... to other opportunities within the company. – less
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Contracting
Document Management Technician (Current Employee), Washington, DC – September 12, 2012
I am working under contract with the Department of Justice through USIS
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Management is all about themselves
CSTIII - Construction Surveillance Technician (Former Employee), Falls Church, VA – August 22, 2012
Working with USIS I learned the management is all about themselves. They will do anything to keep people from advancing higher then they are, If they are running out on a contract they will just lay you off without a warning.
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