Job Description
Benefits
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
MISSION
We're on a mission to help the world make clear and informed hiring decisions.
VALUE
Customer Focused: We are customer-focused and results-driven.
Growth Minded: We believe in collaborative learning and industry best practices to deliver excellence.
Fact Finders: We are passionate investigators for discovery and truth.
Community and Employee Partnerships: We believe there is no greater power for transformation than delivering on what communities and employees care about.
IMPACT
As a small, agile company, we seek high performers who relish in the idea that their effort will directly impact our customers and help shape the next evolution of background investigations.
KENTECH Consulting Inc. is hiring experienced California-based Background Investigators to support pre-employment background investigations for public safety, security, and sworn personnel. This is a project-based, case-driven role with work assigned based on availability, experience, and case needs.
What You’ll Work On
Sworn personnel (POST-compliant cases)
Public safety dispatchers
Security management and supervisory roles
Security officers (fast track cases)
Follow-up or discovery work tied to disqualifying or unforeseen findings
Key Responsibilities
Conducting candidate interviews remotely (video/phone) as needed
Conducting reference interviews remotely
Completing employment, education, and other verification steps as assigned
Reviewing records and documenting findings clearly and objectivelyConducting social media and open-source research in compliance with applicable laws
Writing accurate, timely investigation summaries and reports aligned with POST standards and program requirements
Coordinating with internal project management and quality review teams to support final report submission
Maintaining secure handling of sensitive information and following documentation standards
Compensation
Paid per completed investigation, not hourly, unless specifically approved in advance for a task.
POST-compliant investigations: up to $645 per case
Requirements
POST Background Investigator certification (required for sworn cases)
Minimum five (5) years conducting pre‑employment background investigations for law enforcement or public safety agencies
Strong knowledge of POST standards and Government Code 1031 and 1029
Strong written communication and disciplined documentation practices
Comfortable working independently, managing multiple cases, and meeting deadlines
Comfortable working in a remote, case-driven environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce consistent, defensible documentation
Work Location
Remote (California-based)
Independent Contractor Relationship (1099)
This is a 1099 independent contractor role. Investigators:
Are paid per case or approved task-based work
May accept or decline assignments based on availability
Set their own schedules within case deadlines
May provide services to other clients
Equal Opportunity Employer
KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
This is a remote position.
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Job Tags
Remote job, Hourly pay, For contractors, Flexible hours