Independent Contractor Role: Investigative Analyst Iii

KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an award-winning background technology screening 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, exhibit the behaviors and core values aligned with this mission http://www.ekentech.com/core-values

• 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

As a small agile company, we seek high performers who relish in the idea that their effort will directly impact our customers and help shape the next evolution of background investigations.

• Conduct impartial, fact-based pre-employment investigations on a project basis.
• Analyze applications from various municipal government agencies, highlighting key information.
• Undertake extensive online and telephonic research to gather relevant data.
• Efficiently manage and deliver investigation reports within agreed deadlines.
• Utilize experience in conducting both in-person and remote candidate interviews.
• Perform neighborhood and relationship interviews as part of comprehensive background checks.
• Proactively identify information gaps and inconsistencies, strategizing effective ways to gather necessary data.
• Execute criminal background checks and civil lawsuit verifications using public records.
• Prepare organized lists to streamline the background check process.
• Edit and refine reports to ensure grammatical accuracy and content quality.
• Maintain consistent, professional communication with clients and stakeholders.

• College Degree (in Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, Paralegal, Journalism, Political Science, or related field).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in investigative or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
• Proficient in conducting investigatory interviews, both in-person and remotely.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with a high level of trust.
• Skilled in navigating criminal databases and controlling investigations from start to finish.
• Tech-savvy, with proficiency in Google Docs, Excel, and the ability to adapt to new software quickly.
• Strong social media investigative skills.
• Must pass Security Clearance to obtain a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) or already possess one.

Benefits:

• Flexible, remote working schedule.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects.
• Competitive project-based compensation, commensurate with experience and the nature of the investigation.