Job Description

Benefits:
401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Status: Conditional – Pending Contract Award
Classification: Senior Investigator (W-2 or Independent Contractor, TBD)
Role Overview
The Lead Background Investigator will serve as the primary program lead for KENTECH’s delivery of pre-employment background investigation services to the City of Oakland Fire Department. This role is responsible for investigative quality, compliance oversight, and primary coordination with City stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all background investigations conducted under the Oakland contract
Ensure full compliance with POST standards, FCRA, California Civil Code, and City requirements
Review and approve Personal History Statements (PHS)
Conduct complex or escalated candidate interviews
Perform final quality review and grading of investigative files prior to City submission
Prepare and deliver complete investigative reports to Fire Department leadership
Participate in Character Review meetings as requested
Oversee investigator workload and surge capacity during academy cycles
Serve as the primary point of contact between KENTECH and the City
Required Qualifications
Extensive experience conducting public safety background investigations
Demonstrated working knowledge of California POST Background Investigation standards
Experience with DOJ and FBI Live Scan processes
Strong report-writing, documentation, and decision-making skills
Ability to manage high-volume investigations with strict deadlines
Proven professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality handling

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors,

Similar Jobs

Advanced Recruiting Partners

Sub Principal Investigator Job at Advanced Recruiting Partners

...Job Description Direct Hire - Sub Principal Investigator, Clinical Research Site, Endocrinology - Morehead City, NC Our client... ...staff. Qualifications: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Endocrinology experience . Clinical research experience...

Boeing

Phantom Works Mission Systems AIT Engineer Job at Boeing

...on business needs. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program...

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Inventory Control Specialist Job at Lockheed Martin Corporation

...committed to supporting your worklife balance and overall wellbeing, offering flexible scheduling options\. Learn more about LockheedMartin's comprehensive benefits package here \( \.**Further Information About This Opportunity**This position is in Dallas\. Discover...

Ariat International

Footwear Design Intern Job at Ariat International

...the Role Ariat is seeking a motivated and creative Footwear Design Intern to join our innovative Footwear Design team. This internship offers... ...completed a degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or a related field. Strong sketching and rendering...

Hasbro

Director Talent Acquisition Job at Hasbro

...innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. Thats where you come in! We have an opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Director to join our team! This position is the crucial link between the TA strategy and practical application. They will build talent...

Lead Background Investigator / Program Lead Job at KENTECH, Oakland, CA

dXNSSDV1THR6VHQ5dmFtMEgxRXBVdDRk