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