Criminal Background Verification Specialist

J.B. Hunt • Lowell, AR

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About The Position

Under routine supervision, the position is responsible for ensuring that background screens meet the requirements of J.B. Hunt’s Criminal Screening Matrix. Review, evaluate and approve the criminal records and history for job applicants and other temp labor. Maintain accurate records and reports to effectively track productivity in assigned tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with 1-3 years of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration/Management or a related field
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively
• Ability to multi-task
• Customer-oriented
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a team and tracking toward metrics/goals
• Proficient time management skills
• Self-motivation
• Knowledge of background checks or pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal background review for job applicants and other temp labor.
• Monitor and review delayed contact applications and remove applicants from the rosters as needed.
• Compile background screening tracking status reports (daily/weekly).
• Communicate and partner with external and internal department personnel to facilitate contractor approval .
• Initiate rejections for contractors that don’t meet the J.B. Hunt Criminal Matrix requirements.
• Review criminal background monitoring and document investigation history of those that fail review for the Safety and Litigation departments.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees