Field Background Investigator – POST-Certified

Job overview

The Field Background Investigator – POST-Certified role is California-based, with remote work available for portions of assignments and fieldwork required within Los Angeles County as cases require. Compensation is paid per completed investigation, with POST-compliant cases paying up to $645 per case. KENTECH Consulting's work supports pre-employment investigations for public safety, security, and sworn personnel. The investigator conducts interviews, verifies residences, reviews records, performs compliant open-source research, and prepares documentation aligned with POST standards. The role supports accurate final reports through coordination with project management and quality review teams.

What you'll do

• Conduct candidate and reference interviews
• complete residence verification and neighborhood canvassing when required
• review records and document findings
• conduct social media and open-source research in compliance with applicable laws
• prepare field notes aligned with POST standards
• coordinate with project management and quality review teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

los angeles ca

field background investigator

post-certified

background investigations

public safety

security personnel

california pi license

post standards

remote work available

los angeles county fieldwork

up to $645 per case

kentech consulting

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Opportunity for advancement
• compensation is per completed investigation, with some cases potentially shared between an investigator and report writer.

Why this role

1099 independent contractor relationship; assignments are project-based and case-driven, may be accepted or declined, and schedules are set within case deadlines. Active California Private Investigator license and POST Background Investigator certification for sworn cases are required.

About the employer

Kentech Consulting Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Investigation and Personal Background Check Services. Sector: 56.