CRIMINAL RESEARCHER

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an award-winning private investigative 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.

• 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

KENTECH is a small, agile, and fast-growing company that believes in hiring high performers whose work directly impacts our clients. We’re transforming the background investigation industry with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and innovation.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a detail-obsessed Criminal Researcher to join our remote team. You’ll play a key role in our criminal background screening process, conducting searches across county, state, and federal court systems to identify reportable criminal records for employment screenings.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on independent, focused work and takes pride in accuracy, speed, and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze court record documents and dockets with high accuracy
• Conduct in-depth online research using government databases and tools
• Order and verify legal documents from researchers and court clerks
• Interpret legal documents and apply client-specific and federal/state restrictions (FCRA knowledge is a plus)
• Prepare thorough, high-quality investigative reports within strict deadlines
• Maintain real-time updates in internal systems and flag delays or discrepancies
• Communicate effectively with courts, clerks, and other government entities
• Suggest and implement improvements in process, workflow, and team communication
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all sensitive information
• Conduct online and/or in-person searches of public court records across various jurisdictions
• Accurately identify, interpret, and document criminal case information
• Follow established KENTECH research protocols and FCRA-compliant procedures
• Maintain daily productivity and quality targets
• Flag any discrepancies, sealed records, or potential identity mismatches
• Communicate with team leads when clarification or escalations are needed
• Log research activity and maintain chain-of-custody documentation in case management system
• Stay current on jurisdiction-specific access requirements and legal updates
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Prior experience in criminal records research (2+ year preferred)
• Strong understanding of U.S. court structures and legal terminology
• Must be comfortable working independently and meeting strict deadlines
• High-speed internet and secure home office setup
• FCRA knowledge is required
• Background in legal research, investigations, or data verification a plus
  
  
  

Bonus Points For:

• Prior experience working with background screening firms or CRAs
• Familiarity with TazWorks, ClearStar, or similar platforms
• Bilingual
  
  
  

What Makes This Role Unique

We give you the tools to succeed and the freedom to work when and where you're most productive. As a contract researcher, your work directly impacts hiring decisions across industries — and supports our mission to build safer communities, one background check at a time.

This is a remote position.