KENTECH is hiring a
Investigative Analyst Level 1

Summary

KENTECH Consulting Inc., a background technology screening company, is seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Investigative Analyst to join their team. The role involves performing pre-employment investigations, conducting criminal checks, civil lawsuit checks, and heavy internet research. The ideal candidate should have a college degree in relevant fields, 1+ years of office experience, and be able to pass security clearance. Desired soft skills include critical thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving, communication skills, adaptability, team collaboration, ethical integrity, and resilience. Benefits include PTO, flex time, STD/LTD, life insurance, profit sharing, health, vision, and dental insurance, and the starting pay is $15.00-$20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• College Degree required (Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, Paralegal, Journalism, Political Science)
• 1+ years of experience in an office environment
• Open to learning new processes
• Display tech-savvy skills with new technologies
• Must be able to pass security clearance to obtain a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) or already have one
• Must be willing to take a drug test

Responsibilities

• Perform impartial, fact-based pre-employment investigations
• Review municipal government agency applications and identify important information
• Identify missing information and discrepancies to develop a strategy for obtaining clear and concise information
• Conduct criminal checks and civil lawsuit checks through our public records access
• Prepare lists to organize the flow of background checks
• Edit reports for grammar and content to ensure high quality in the end product
• Maintain consistent communication with every part of the team
• Conduct heavy investigative research on the internet and through various phone contacts

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze cases and data critically to draw accurate conclusions
• Attention to Detail: Precision in handling data and spotting minor discrepancies that could be crucial to investigations
• Problem-Solving: Developing solutions for complex investigative challenges
• Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication with various stakeholders and team members
• Adaptability: Managing changes in workload and types of tasks as required by fluctuating demands of the role
• Team Collaboration: Working cooperatively with others to achieve shared objectives in investigations
• Ethical Integrity: Upholding high standards of honesty and ethical behavior in handling sensitive information
• Resilience: Maintaining effective work behavior in the face of setbacks or pressure

Benefits

• PTO
• Flex Time
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Health, Vision, and Dental