Field Background Investigator 1099

• Opportunity for advancement
• Competitive salary

KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an award-winning background technology screening company. We are the creators of innovative projects such as  - 1st consumer background checking system of its kind, and ClarityIQ a high-tech/high-touch investigative case management system.

We’re on a mission to help the world make clear and informed hiring decisions

In order to achieve our team, exhibit the behaviors and core values aligned with this mission

• People Focused:
  We are client 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 Partnerships:
  We believe there is no greater power for transformation than delivering on what a communities and employees care about.

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.

The Field Background Investigator conducts pre-employment background investigations supporting public safety, security, dispatcher, and sworn personnel hiring within California.
This is a project-based, case-driven independent contractor role. Assignments are offered based on investigator availability, qualifications, geographic coverage, project requirements, and case needs.
The Field Background Investigator is responsible for conducting assigned investigative activities, documenting findings accurately, meeting established case deadlines, and coordinating with KENTECH's project management and quality-review teams to support complete, client-ready investigative reports.

• Conduct comprehensive pre-employment background investigation activities according to assigned case requirements.
• Conduct sworn personnel background investigations requiring POST-compliant investigative work when qualified and assigned.
• Conduct public safety dispatcher, security management, supervisory, and security officer background investigations as assigned.
• Conduct approved follow-up or discovery work related to conflicting, disqualifying, or unforeseen findings.
• Conduct candidate interviews in person or remotely as required by the assignment.
• Conduct professional, personal, employment, and other appropriate reference interviews.
• Complete residence verification and neighborhood canvassing when required.
• Review relevant records and document investigative findings accurately and objectively.
• Conduct approved social media and open-source research in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, omissions, and information requiring additional investigation.
• Conduct appropriate investigative follow-up to clarify or substantiate relevant findings.
• Prepare accurate, timely, and complete field notes and investigative documentation.
• Maintain documentation consistent with applicable POST standards and assigned project requirements.
• Submit investigative work products within established case timelines.
• Maintain clear records of investigative attempts, contacts, interviews, records reviewed, and findings.
• Coordinate with KENTECH's Project Manager, report writers, and quality-review resources to resolve gaps or outstanding investigative items.
• Respond to appropriate follow-up requests related to assigned investigative work.
• Manage multiple accepted investigations independently while maintaining required deadlines and documentation standards.
• Communicate promptly regarding delays, candidate non-responsiveness, unavailable records, or other circumstances that may…