California POST-Certified Background Investigator Job at KENTECH, West Sacramento, CA

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  • KENTECH
  • West Sacramento, CA

Job Description

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.

Job Tags

Work from home, Flexible hours,

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