Job Description
Benefits: - Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
KENTECH Consulting Inc. KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an award-winning background technology screening company. We are the creators of innovative projects such as
eKnowID.com —the first 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 mission, our team embodies the core values aligned with it:
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 the idea that their efforts will directly impact our customers and help shape the next evolution of background investigations.
We are seeking a
California POST-certified investigator to conduct
comprehensive pre-employment background investigations for law enforcement candidates. The investigator will ensure full compliance with
California POST Commission Regulations 1953-1955 , as well as agency-specific policies, maintaining the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and legal compliance.
Key Responsibilities: - Conduct detailed pre-employment background investigations for sworn and non-sworn law enforcement candidates.
- Interview applicants, references, employers, neighbors, and other relevant contacts to verify personal, professional, and criminal history.
- Collect, analyze, and assess records, including criminal history, credit reports, employment records, military service, and educational credentials.
- Ensure all investigations align with the California POST Background Investigation Manual and comply with EEO, ADA, FCRA, and agency policies.
- Prepare thorough, objective, and well-documented investigative reports summarizing findings.
- Provide hiring authorities with timely updates, insights, and recommendations.
- Handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality and ethical responsibility.
Minimum Qualifications: - California POST Background Investigator Certificate (Required).
- 1-3 years of experience conducting law enforcement background investigations.
- In-depth knowledge of California laws, POST regulations, and investigative best practices.
- Strong interviewing, analytical, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple cases simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications: - Prior law enforcement experience (sworn or non-sworn investigator).
- Experience handling high-risk or complex background investigations.
- Bilingual proficiency (Spanish or other languages) is a plus.
Work Environment: - Hybrid or on-site, based on agency policy.
- May require travel for in-person interviews and field investigations.
- Regular exposure to confidential and sensitive information.
If you are a
detail-oriented investigator with a commitment to
excellence and compliance , we encourage you to apply!
Flexible work from home options available.
Job Tags
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