Lead Background Investigator/Program Lead Oakland, CA
Job in
Oakland, Alameda County, California, 94616, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
KENTECH
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Government
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lead Background Investigator / Program Lead job land, CA.
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)
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
- 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
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