BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR, REMOTE (1099)

Kentech Consulting Inc

25d•Remote

About The Position

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. Assignments may include investigations for sworn personnel (POST-compliant cases), public safety dispatchers, security management and supervisory roles, security officers (fast track cases), and follow-up or discovery work tied to disqualifying or unforeseen findings.

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

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 objectively
Conducting 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