FIELD BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR 1099

KENTECH; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

KENTECH Consulting Inc. is seeking a Field Background Investigator in California to conduct pre-employment background investigations for public safety and sworn personnel.

This project-based independent contractor role offers remote work with required in-person fieldwork, case-driven assignments, and collaboration with project management and QA teams to deliver client-ready reports. Ideal candidates have a California PI license, POST certification, 5+ years in public-safety investigations, and

Qualifications

• Active California Private Investigator license required.
• POST Background Investigator certification for sworn investigations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pre-employment background investigations for law enforcement or public safety.
• Strong knowledge of POST background investigation standards.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork within Los Angeles County.
• Experience interviewing candidates and references.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and work remotely with required fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-employment background investigations according to case requirements.
• Perform sworn background investigations for POST-compliant assignments when qualified.
• Handle public safety dispatcher, security management, and supervisory background checks.
• Conduct follow-up work to resolve conflicting or unforeseen findings.
• Interview candidates in person or remotely as required.
• Document findings accurately and timely in reports.
• Maintain case timelines and coordinate with project management and QA teams.
• Submit investigative work products within established timelines.
• Maintain secure handling of personally identifiable information.

Skills

Investigative Judgment

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organization

Accountability

Independence

Follow-Through

Professionalism

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Education

Active California Private Investigator license

POST Background Investigator certification

Job description

FIELD BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Competitive salary

FIELD BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR

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

http://www.ekentech.com/core-values

• 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.

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.

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 affect case completion.
• Maintain secure handling of personally identifiable information, investigative records, and confidential client information.
• Follow applicable client requirements, KENTECH procedures, project-specific instructions, and confidentiality expectations.
• Perform additional field investigation responsibilities associated with assigned cases as authorized.

Qualifications

• Active California Private Investigator license.
• POST Background Investigator certification for sworn background investigation assignments.
• Minimum 5 years of experience conducting pre-employment background investigations for law enforcement or public safety agencies.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable POST background investigation standards.
• Knowledge of California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031 as applicable to sworn hiring.
• Ability to conduct required fieldwork within Los Angeles County.
• Experience conducting candidate and reference interviews.
• Strong investigative documentation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to identify inconsistencies, discrepancies, and areas requiring additional investigative follow-up.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to independently manage multiple active cases and established deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, case-based environment while completing required in-person fieldwork.
• Ability to handle sensitive personally identifiable information and confidential investigative records appropriately.
• Ability to maintain objective, fact-based investigative documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience conducting California public safety or sworn personnel background investigations.
• Experience conducting investigations within Los Angeles County.
• Experience working with multiple public safety agencies or government clients.
• Experience using case-management or investigative workflow systems.
• Experience coordinating investigative work with report writers, project managers, or quality-review teams.

Soft Skills

• Investigative Judgment: Evaluates information objectively and recognizes when additional inquiry or clarification is required.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains accurate and complete investigative documentation and identifies inconsistencies in information.
• Communication: Conducts professional interviews and communicates investigative issues clearly and appropriately.
• Organization: Effectively manages multiple cases, records, interviews, deadlines, and follow-up activities.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of accepted assignments and completes required investigative work within established timelines.
• Independence: Manages assigned investigations with limited supervision while maintaining appropriate communication with the project team.
• Follow-Through: Pursues outstanding investigative information and appropriately documents unsuccessful attempts or unresolved matters.
• Professionalism: Interacts appropriately with candidates, references, agency representatives, and KENTECH personnel.
• Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing case circumstances, investigative findings, and field requirements.
• Confidentiality: Protects sensitive candidate, client, investigative, and company information.

Additional Information

• Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
• Work Arrangement: Remote with required fieldwork
• Location: California-based
• Field Coverage: Los Angeles County as required by assignment
• Schedule: Contractor-controlled within applicable case deadlines and client requirements
• Assignment Acceptance: Contractors may accept or decline assignments based on availability
• Compensation: Paid per completed investigation or approved task-based work
• POST-Compliant Sworn Investigations: Up to $645 per completed case
• Shared Cases: Compensation may be divided between the Field Background Investigator and Report Writer based on the assigned scope of work
• Independent contractors may provide services to other clients consistent with applicable agreements and confidentiality obligations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.
Flexible work from home options available.