POST CERTIFIED BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Competitive salary

Background Investigator (Independent Contractor) LA Metro – 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

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