POST-Certified Field Investigator (CHP Contract – 1099 Contractor)

Kentech Consulting Inc; San Jose (CA); Remote; Part time

Job summary

Kentech Consulting Inc. is seeking highly experienced POST-Certified Field Investigators for a contractor role supporting California Highway Patrol. The responsibilities include conducting thorough pre-employment background investigations for sensitive roles, ensuring compliance with California POST standards, and maintaining confidentiality.

Benefits

Flexible work from home options

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in pre-employment background investigations.
• 1,000 peace officer background investigations completed.
• Familiarity with eSOPH or similar case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full-scope pre-employment background investigations in compliance with California POST standards.
• Interview applicants, employers, and law enforcement contacts.
• Perform in-person residence verification and neighborhood canvassing.

Skills

Interviewing

Background Investigation

Confidentiality

Education

POST Certification

Licensed Private Investigator in California

Active California Attorney License

BSIS License

Tools

eSOPH

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 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—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.

KENTECH Consulting Inc. is seeking highly experienced and credentialed POST-Certified Field Investigators to support an upcoming contract with the California Highway Patrol (CHP). This is a 1099 contract role ideal for retired law enforcement officers or seasoned investigators with a proven track record in peace officer background investigations.

You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive pre-employment background investigations for CHP candidates, including uniformed officers, dispatchers, and others in sensitive roles. All work must be conducted within California—out-of-state travel is not permitted.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct full-scope pre-employment background investigations in compliance with California POST standards
  
  
• Interview applicants, employers, neighbors, references, and law enforcement contacts
  
  
• Perform in-person residence verification, employment checks, and neighborhood canvassing
  
  
• Gather and validate records: education, military, court, and credit history
  
  
• Enter case data and submit detailed written reports using the eSOPH system or equivalent tools
  
  
• Work under strict 60-day turnaround timeframes per investigation
  
  
• Maintain the chain of custody and confidentiality across all documentation
  
  

Geographic Assignment

You must reside in or be able to travel to one or more of the following divisions:

• Northern Division: Del Norte, Siskiyou, Modoc, Humboldt, Trinity, Shasta, Lassen, Mendocino, Tehama, Plumas, Glenn, Colusa, Lake
  
  
• Valley Division: Butte, Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, Sacramento, Amador, San Joaquin, Calaveras, Alpine, Mono
  
  
• Golden Gate Division: Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco
  
  

You will be assigned to regions based on location, availability, and coverage needs.

Required Qualifications

• ACTIVE POST Certified
  
  
• Licensed Private Investigator in California OR Active California Attorney License
  
  
• Active BSIS License (Bureau of Security and Investigative Services)
  
  
• Minimum 4 years of experience in pre-employment background investigations
  
  
• Minimum 1,000 peace officer background investigations completed
  
  
• Must have worked with law enforcement agencies within the last 2 years
  
  
• Familiarity with eSOPH or similar case management systems
  
  
• Valid California driver's license and access to reliable transportation
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Former law enforcement or military background
  
  
• CVSA (Certified Voice Stress Analyst) Certification – National Institute of Truth Verification
  
  
• Spanish or other bilingual capability a plus
  
  
• Experience conducting investigations for CHP, local PDs, or federal agencies
  
  

Compensation

• Contractor Role (1099)
  
  
• Hourly Rate: $40–$55/hr based on experience and region
  
  
• Investigations may range from $175.00 to $750.00 per case, depending on complexity
  
  
• Flexible hours but firm deadlines
  
  
• Contractors are responsible for their own tools, licensing, insurance, and taxes

Flexible work from home options available.