Lead Investigator: 1099
Full Time • Fully Remote - US
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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.
We're on a mission to help the world make clear and informed hiring decisions.
- 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 a highly skilled and detail-oriented Background Investigator to conduct impartial, fact-based pre-employment investigations for municipal government agencies. This role requires strong investigative skills, excellent research abilities, and a commitment to maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
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 a highly skilled and detail-oriented Background Investigator to conduct impartial, fact-based pre-employment investigations for municipal government agencies. This role requires strong investigative skills, excellent research abilities, and a commitment to maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
As a remote investigator, you will analyze applications, conduct interviews, research public records, and compile detailed reports. If you have a background in journalism, criminal investigations, or investigative reporting, this is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
Key Responsibilities
✔ Conduct Pre-Employment Investigations – Perform fact-based investigations on law enforcement and government candidates.
✔ Research & Analysis – Analyze applications, employment records, criminal histories, and public records to verify candidate qualifications.
✔ Candidate Interviews – Conduct in-depth interviews via phone and virtual platforms to gather critical insights.
✔ Data Verification – Execute criminal background checks and civil lawsuit verifications using public records.
✔ Identify Gaps & Inconsistencies – Proactively spot missing or conflicting information and strategize ways to obtain necessary data.
✔ Report Preparation & Editing – Compile comprehensive investigative reports, ensuring grammatical accuracy and clarity.
✔ Client Communication – Maintain professional and timely communication with stakeholders and agencies.
✔ Process Efficiency – Organize data, streamline workflows, and manage caseloads effectively to meet deadlines.
✔ Research & Analysis – Analyze applications, employment records, criminal histories, and public records to verify candidate qualifications.
✔ Candidate Interviews – Conduct in-depth interviews via phone and virtual platforms to gather critical insights.
✔ Data Verification – Execute criminal background checks and civil lawsuit verifications using public records.
✔ Identify Gaps & Inconsistencies – Proactively spot missing or conflicting information and strategize ways to obtain necessary data.
✔ Report Preparation & Editing – Compile comprehensive investigative reports, ensuring grammatical accuracy and clarity.
✔ Client Communication – Maintain professional and timely communication with stakeholders and agencies.
✔ Process Efficiency – Organize data, streamline workflows, and manage caseloads effectively to meet deadlines.
Qualifications & Experience
✔ Education – College degree in Journalism, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Pre-Law, Paralegal, or a related field.
✔ Experience – Minimum 5 years in investigative or related roles, including journalism, investigative reporting, or criminal investigations.
✔ Interviewing Expertise – Skilled in conducting remote and in-person interviews to obtain critical insights.
✔ Strong Analytical & Writing Skills – Ability to interpret findings and deliver clear, concise reports.
✔ Confidentiality & Ethics – Experienced in handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
✔ Tech-Savvy – Proficiency in Google Docs, Excel, and investigative tools/software.
✔ Compliance Requirement – Must pass Security Clearance to obtain a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) or already possess one.
✔ MUST HAVE ABILITY TO COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 5 CASES PER WEEK
✔ Experience – Minimum 5 years in investigative or related roles, including journalism, investigative reporting, or criminal investigations.
✔ Interviewing Expertise – Skilled in conducting remote and in-person interviews to obtain critical insights.
✔ Strong Analytical & Writing Skills – Ability to interpret findings and deliver clear, concise reports.
✔ Confidentiality & Ethics – Experienced in handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
✔ Tech-Savvy – Proficiency in Google Docs, Excel, and investigative tools/software.
✔ Compliance Requirement – Must pass Security Clearance to obtain a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) or already possess one.
✔ MUST HAVE ABILITY TO COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 5 CASES PER WEEK
Key Soft Skills
🔎 Attention to Detail – Ensuring accuracy in investigations and clarity in reports.
⚖ Ethical Integrity – Conducting unbiased, objective investigations to maintain trust.
🗣 Clear Communication – Effective in interviews, reporting, and client interactions.
🧠 Investigative Mindset – Identifying gaps, strategizing data collection, and interpreting findings.
⏳ Time Management – Handling multiple investigations and meeting deadlines efficiently.
⚖ Ethical Integrity – Conducting unbiased, objective investigations to maintain trust.
🗣 Clear Communication – Effective in interviews, reporting, and client interactions.
🧠 Investigative Mindset – Identifying gaps, strategizing data collection, and interpreting findings.
⏳ Time Management – Handling multiple investigations and meeting deadlines efficiently.
Compensation & Benefits
💰 Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 Annually
🏡 Remote & Full-Time
🌴 PTO & Flexible Time
🛡 STD/LTD, Life Insurance, Profit Sharing
🩺 Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
🏡 Remote & Full-Time
🌴 PTO & Flexible Time
🛡 STD/LTD, Life Insurance, Profit Sharing
🩺 Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
📢 Apply Now!
If you’re a meticulous investigator with a strong analytical mindset, we’d love to hear from you!
KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.
This is a remote position.
Compensation: $45,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
WHO WE ARE
KENTECH Consulting, Inc. is the premiere background investigation solutions firm in the U.S. As a licensed Private Detective Agency, our experts use the latest technology to provide comprehensive, reliable reports to help our clients make sound business decisions. We have our finger on the pulse of the industry and understand your business demands. With multi-industry experience, we provide compliant services with a diverse host of investigation services.
WHAT WE DO
KENTECH offers customized solutions tailored to the industry that matters most to any business. Our innovative, sophisticated tools allow us to provide digital background and security checks up to 75% faster than traditional methods. As an established authority for background checking technology throughout the U.S., KENTECH offers instant access to more than 500 million records in our database.
OUR VISION
To help the world make clear and informed decisions.
OUR MISSION
KENTECH is a global provider of background investigation services. We are committed to providing our clients with fast and accurate results.
Careers
WE ARE LOOKING FOR. . . .
Remarkable people who are critical thinkers, intellectually curious and passionate.
People who are great at what they do and create value by generating ideas and results that exceed expectations and delight customers.
Kindred spirits—people interested in being a part of the background checking industry and who "get" our noble vision of helping revolutionize digital identification with amazing solutions and zealot for customer service.
People who relish a good challenge and have never walked away from a problem that they could not resolve.
Those who accept nothing less than being part of a high-performing company that encourages every individual to be at their "professional best".
People who know the meaning of "work hard/play hard", who like to laugh and have fun at work, consider their co-workers to be friends.
Individuals who are as excited by our future as we are (and want to be a part of it).
IF THIS IS YOU, CHECK OUT OUR CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES—DON'T DELAY ; YOUR TEAM AWAITS.
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