POST CERTIFIED BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR: 1099

Kentech Consulting Inc • Los Angeles, CA

16d • Remote

About The Position

KENTECH Consulting Inc. has been selected as a background investigation vendor for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro). We are seeking experienced, California-based Background Investigators to conduct pre-employment background investigations for public safety, security, and sworn personnel.

This role is project-based and case-driven, with work assigned based on availability, experience, and scope.

Investigators may be assigned cases across the following categories:

Sworn Personnel (POST-compliant background investigations)

Public Safety Dispatchers

Security Management / Supervisory Roles

Security Officers (Fast Track investigations)

Discovery or follow-up investigations related to unforeseen or disqualifying information

Work may include, but is not limited to:

Candidate interviews (in person or remote, depending on case)

Reference interviews

Employment and education verification

Criminal history and records review

Residence verification and neighborhood canvassing when required

Social media and open-source review in compliance with applicable laws

Accurate, thorough, and timely report writing aligned with POST standards

Coordination with KENTECH project management and quality review teams

This position is a 1099 independent contractor role. Investigators:

Are paid per case or approved hourly work

May accept or decline assignments based on availability

Set their own schedules within case deadlines

May provide services to other clients or agencies

Requirements

• Active California Private Investigator license
• POST Background Investigator certification (required for sworn cases)
• Minimum five years of experience conducting pre-employment background investigations for law enforcement or public safety agencies
• Strong knowledge of POST standards, Government Code sections 1031 and 1029, and applicable employment laws
• Ability to conduct fieldwork within Los Angeles County when required
• Excellent written communication and report-writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently and meet deadlines
• Comfort working in a remote, case-based environment

Responsibilities

• Candidate interviews (in person or remote, depending on case)
• Reference interviews
• Employment and education verification
• Criminal history and records review
• Residence verification and neighborhood canvassing when required
• Social media and open-source review in compliance with applicable laws
• Accurate, thorough, and timely report writing aligned with POST standards
• Coordination with KENTECH project management and quality review teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed