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

cFNzZGFISXc2bEZyN1c2ZGxiRVpUbTd0
  • KENTECH
  • Oakland, CA

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

CHRISTUS Health

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery - Part time Job at CHRISTUS Health

 ...other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation....  ...within the designated time frame. Credential Grace Periods...  ...nothave at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience...  ...of hire. Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Part Time... 

Warren Paving, Inc.

Quarry Laborer Job at Warren Paving, Inc.

 ...Must have prior experience in a Quarry environment and a valid Driver's License.Will perform a wide range of general laboring duties at a quarry. Including but not limited to: shoveling, raking, moving materials, cleaning and maintaining quarry while adhering to all... 

City Thrift Jackson,TN #130 - Jackson

Merchandise Processing Associate Job at City Thrift Jackson,TN #130 - Jackson

 ...fast paced work environment that rewards those that exceeds standards and quotas! Is that you? Responsibilities for the Processing Associate include some of the following functions: Loading and unloading carts Inspecting clothes, linens, accessories and household... 

Amgen

CD&A - Neural Nexus - Platform Lead Job at Amgen

 ...you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.**CD&A - Neural Nexus - Platform Lead****What you will do**Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role of **Neural Nexus - Platform Lead**... 

GreatAuPair LLC

Personal Assistant Job at GreatAuPair LLC

 ...couple, 27 year old Thai American professional female who will work from home and a 25 year old Chinese male stay at home partner. I prefer...  ...be during the morning Monday-Friday. Saturdays will have nightly outings. Sunday will be a rest day. Certain days can also be...