California POST-Certified Background Investigator

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.