Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- Opportunity for advancement
- Competitive salary
Background Investigator (Independent Contractor)
Department of Public Safety
Overview
KENTECH Consulting Inc. has been selected as a background investigation vendor for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro). We are seeking experienced, California-based Background Investigators to conduct pre-employment background investigations for public safety, security, and sworn personnel.
This role is
project-based and
case-driven , with work assigned based on availability, experience, and scope.
Scope of Work
Investigators may be assigned cases across the following categories:
- Sworn Personnel (POST-compliant background investigations)
- Public Safety Dispatchers
- Security Management / Supervisory Roles
- Security Officers (Fast Track investigations)
- Discovery or follow-up investigations related to unforeseen or disqualifying information
Work may include, but is not limited to:
- Candidate interviews (in person or remote, depending on case)
- Reference interviews
- Employment and education verification
- Criminal history and records review
- Residence verification and neighborhood canvassing when required
- Social media and open-source review in compliance with applicable laws
- Accurate, thorough, and timely report writing aligned with POST standards
- Coordination with KENTECH project management and quality review teams
Compensation
Compensation is
per completed investigation , not hourly, unless otherwise approved.
- (POST Compliant): up to $645 per case
Some cases may involve shared work between a field investigator and a report writer. Compensation may be split accordingly based on scope.
Requirements
- Active California Private Investigator license
- POST Background Investigator certification (required for sworn cases)
- Minimum five years of experience conducting pre-employment background investigations for law enforcement or public safety agencies
- Strong knowledge of POST standards, Government Code sections 1031 and 1029, and applicable employment laws
- Ability to conduct fieldwork within Los Angeles County when required
- Excellent written communication and report-writing skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases independently and meet deadlines
- Comfort working in a remote, case-based environment
Independent Contractor Relationship
This position is a
1099 independent contractor role . Investigators:
- Are paid per case or approved hourly work
- May accept or decline assignments based on availability
- Set their own schedules within case deadlines
- May provide services to other clients or agencies
Location
- California-based
- Field work may be required within Los Angeles County depending on case type
Why Work With KENTECH
- Long-standing public safety and law enforcement contracts nationwide
- Clear scope, expectations, and compensation structure
- Professional project management and quality support
- Consistent workflow tied to a major transit authority
Flexible work from home options available.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Remote work, Flexible hours