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.

Qualifications

• College Degree in Journalism, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Pre-Law, Paralegal, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in investigative or related roles, including journalism, investigative reporting, or criminal investigations.
• Strong ability to work independently and handle a dynamic, varied caseload.
• Proficient in conducting in-depth interviews, whether in-person or remotely, to gather insights and information.
• Exceptional organizational, writing, and communication skills—clear, concise reporting is essential.
• Skilled in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion and trustworthiness.
• Familiarity with criminal databases and overseeing investigations from initiation to conclusion.
• Highly tech-savvy, with proficiency in Google Docs, Excel, and adaptability to new investigative tools and software.
• Strong social media investigative abilities, including proficiency in identifying leads, verifying sources, and researching backgrounds online.
• Must pass Security Clearance to obtain a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) or already possess one.

Key Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail: Critical for thorough, accurate investigations, and ensuring clarity and precision in final reports.
• Ethical Integrity: Vital for unbiased investigations, ensuring objectivity and maintaining trust in background checks.
• Clear Communication: Essential for conducting interviews, reporting findings, and communicating with clients effectively.
• Analytical Mindset: Needed to identify gaps, strategize data collection, and interpret findings to provide meaningful insights.
• Time Management: Important for juggling multiple investigations and meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Benefits:

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