Investigative Analyst jobs in Chicago, IL

Company Description

KENTECH Consulting Inc.

KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an award-winning background technology screening company. We are the creators of innovative projects such as eKnowID.com—the first 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 mission, our team embodies the core values aligned with it:

core-values

• Customer Focused: We are customer-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 and Employee Partnerships: We believe there is no greater power for transformation than delivering on what communities and employees care about.
  
  

IMPACT

As a small, agile company, we seek high performers who relish the idea that their efforts will directly impact our customers and help shape the next evolution of background investigations.

Job Description

Are you passionate about uncovering the truth and ensuring the integrity of pre-employment investigations? Do you thrive on solving complex problems and analyzing data? If so, KENTECH Consulting Inc. is looking for a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Investigative Analyst to join our team. Your skills will play a critical role in maintaining the high standards of our investigative processes and delivering top-quality results.

Key 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.
  
  

Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

Desired Soft Skills:

• 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.
  
  

To be considered for this position, candidates must reside in one of the following states: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, or Washington. Only applicants located within these states will be considered due to operational and compliance requirements.

Additional Information

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

Starting Pay: $15.00-$20.00 per hour

We look forward to receiving your application! All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.