Job Description
Benefits: - Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an award-winning private investigative company. We are the creators of innovative projects such as eKnowID.com - 1st 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 team, we exhibit the behaviors and core values aligned with this mission.
- Customer-Focused: We are client-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 Partnerships: We believe there is no greater power for transformation than delivering on what a community cares about.
IMPACT KENTECH is a small, agile, and fast-growing company that believes in hiring high performers whose work directly impacts our clients. We’re transforming the background investigation industry with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and innovation.
Location: Multiple locations nationwide (Remote field work with regional assignments)
Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time, and Contract positions available
Compensation: Competitive based on experience and region ($50-85/hour)
Job Description KENTECH is seeking experienced Background Investigators to conduct federal security clearance investigations for the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). As a Background Investigator, you will conduct thorough field investigations in accordance with Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) and National Training Standards (NTS) requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct personal subject interviews, source interviews, and record checks in accordance with federal standards
- Perform thorough investigations covering employment, education, residence, references, and law enforcement records
- Develop comprehensive reports of investigation using high-impact writing style
- Verify and validate information obtained during investigations
- Identify and resolve discrepancies, derogatory information, and potential security concerns
- Meet strict deadlines for investigation completion while maintaining quality standards
- Travel within assigned geographic region to conduct in-person interviews and record checks
- Maintain strict confidentiality and security of all investigative materials
- Utilize secure electronic systems to submit reports and documentation
- Adhere to all applicable federal regulations, policies, and procedures
Qualifications
Required: - Minimum 3 years of experience in one of the following areas:
- Federal background investigations
- Law enforcement investigations
- Military security/intelligence investigations
- Private investigation with focus on background screening
- National Training Standards (NTS)-trained background investigator
- High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred)
- Current or previous federal security clearance (ability to obtain T5 or HT clearance)
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn proprietary investigative software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred: - Completion of National Training Standards (NTS) compliant investigator training
- Prior experience conducting T2-T5 or equivalent federal background investigations
- Background in federal law enforcement, military security, or personnel security
- Previous experience with DHS, ICE, DOJ, DOD, or OPM investigations
- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related field
- Knowledge of Federal Investigative Standards (FIS)
- Bilingual capabilities (especially Spanish)
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Part time, Remote job, Flexible hours,