Background Investigations Program Coordinator
Kentech ConsultingOakland, California
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Job Description
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Background Investigations Program Coordinator
Status: Conditional – Pending Contract AwardClassification: Program Support / Administrative
Role Overview
The Background Investigations Program Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to ensure timely, compliant, and well-documented delivery of investigative services under the City of Oakland contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Track investigation assignments, progress, and deadlines
- Prepare required bi-weekly status reports for the City
- Coordinate scheduling of candidate interviews and review meetings
- Manage secure intake, organization, and storage of investigative documentation
- Support compliance with City data ownership and confidentiality requirements
- Assist with audit readiness and record retention
- Serve as administrative liaison between investigative staff and City contacts
Required Qualifications
- Experience in program coordination, compliance support, or administrative operations
- Strong organizational, tracking, and reporting skills
- Familiarity with handling sensitive or confidential information
- Ability to support high-volume workflows in regulated environments
- Proficiency with case management or tracking systems preferred
Candidates must submit proof of current California POST Background Investigator certification to fallon@ekentech.com as part of the application process. Applications without valid POST certification will not be considered.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $55,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
🌐 WHO WE ARE
KENTECH Consulting, Inc. is a premier U.S.-based background investigation solutions firm and licensed Private Detective Agency. Our team of investigative experts blends cutting-edge technology with industry insight to deliver fast, accurate, and comprehensive reports. With deep cross-industry experience, we provide fully compliant investigative services that meet the high demands of today’s business environment.
🔎 WHAT WE DO
We offer customized background screening solutions tailored to meet the needs of diverse industries. Our advanced tools and digital platforms allow us to conduct background and security checks up to 75% faster than traditional methods. With real-time access to over 500 million records, KENTECH is a trusted authority in background checking technology across the U.S.
🌟 OUR VISION
To help the world make clear and informed decisions.
🎯 OUR MISSION
To deliver fast, accurate, and secure background investigations on a global scale—supporting safer hiring decisions and stronger communities.
🚀 CAREERS AT KENTECH
We’re building a team of remarkable individuals who are:
✅ Critical thinkers and problem solvers who see challenges as opportunities ✅ Driven professionals who create meaningful impact through their ideas and results ✅ Mission-driven collaborators who believe in the power of digital identity to create safer environments ✅ Naturally curious and eager to innovate in an ever-changing landscape ✅ Team players who believe in the value of camaraderie, laughter, and high standards
💼 WHO THRIVES HERE?
- People who never back down from a tough challenge
- Professionals who bring their best every day—and uplift others around them
- Individuals who value purpose, performance, and a good laugh
- Teammates who want to shape the future of digital security and identification
- You, if you're reading this and thinking: “This sounds like my kind of place.”
🎉 YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
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