POST CERTIFIED FIELD BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR:1099

KENTECH Consulting Inc. is hiring experienced California-based Field Background Investigators to support pre-employment background investigations for public safety, security, and sworn personnel. Benefits Opportunity for advancement Competitive salary What You’ll Work On Sworn personnel (POST-compliant cases) Public safety dispatchers Security management and supervisory roles Security officers (fast track cases) Follow-up or discovery work tied to disqualifying or unforeseen findings Key Responsibilities Conducting candidate interviews (in-person or remote, depending on case requirements) Conducting reference interviews Completing residence verification and neighborhood canvassing when required Reviewing relevant records and documenting findings Conducting social media and open-source research in compliance with applicable laws Preparing timely, accurate field notes and documentation aligned with POST standards Coordinating with internal project management and quality review teams to support final report submission Compensation Paid per completed investigation, not hourly, unless specifically approved in advance for a task. POST-compliant investigations: up to $645 per case Some investigations may be shared between a field investigator and a report writer. Compensation may be split based on scope. Requirements Active California Private Investigator license POST Background Investigator certification (required for sworn cases) Minimum five (5) years conducting pre-employment background investigations for law enforcement or public safety agencies Strong knowledge of POST standards and Government Code 1031 and 1029 Ability to conduct fieldwork within Los Angeles County when required Strong written communication and disciplined documentation practices Ability to manage multiple cases independently and meet deadlines Comfortable working in a remote, case-based environment with required in-person fieldwork Work Location California-based Fieldwork required within Los Angeles County, depending on case type Remote work is available for portions of the assignment Independent Contractor Relationship (1099) Are paid per case or approved task-based work May accept or decline assignments based on availability Set their own schedules within case deadlines May provide services to other clients Equal Opportunity Employer KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Flexible work from home options available. #J-18808-Ljbffr KENTECH