Remote Investigative Analyst III

Company Description

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.

Job Description

• 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 Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, Paralegal, Journalism, Political Science, or related field).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in investigative or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
• Proficient in conducting investigatory interviews, both in-person and remotely.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with a high level of trust.
• Skilled in navigating criminal databases and controlling investigations from start to finish.
• Tech-savvy, with proficiency in Google Docs, Excel, and the ability to adapt to new software quickly.
• Strong social media investigative skills.
• Must pass Security Clearance to obtain a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) or already possess one.

SOFT SKILLS:

• Attention to Detail: Essential for conducting thorough and impartial investigations, analyzing applications, and editing reports for accuracy.
• Strong Ethical Foundation: Critical for maintaining integrity and objectivity in pre-employment investigations and background checks.
• Communication Skills: Key for maintaining professional communication with clients, conducting interviews, and preparing clear, concise reports.
• Analytical Thinking: Important for identifying information gaps, strategizing data collection, and analyzing findings.
• Time Management: Necessary for efficiently managing and delivering investigation reports within agreed deadlines.

Additional Information

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