BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR, REMOTE (1099)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an award-winning background technology screening company. We are the creators of innovative projects such as eKnowID.com - 1st consumer background checking system of its kind, and ClarityIQ a high-tech/high-touch investigative case management system. MISSION We're on a mission to help the world make clear and informed hiring decisions. VALUE In order to achieve our team, exhibit the behaviors and core values aligned with this mission KENTECH Core Values:
- 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 Assignments may include investigations for:
- 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
This role is fully remote and may include:
- 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
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.