Criminal Records Researcher
About The Position
Public Records Researchers investigate the criminal backgrounds of our clients' applicants. Each team within the Public Records department handles a different part of the background screening process. This particular job opening is to locate an individual who would be interested in working with criminal court case records at the county, state, and federal levels. Training is comprehensive and is handled by the company and the work itself increases an individual’s critical thinking skills. Those interested in fields related to criminal justice are welcome to apply, but prior knowledge of the criminal justice system and/or an academic background in that particular field is not a requirement. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position, and the available shifts are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Training will be conducted on the 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM shift for 2-4 weeks. This is an on-site position out of Warminster, PA. It pays $16hr.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
Nice To Haves
- Prior knowledge of the criminal justice system
- Academic background in criminal justice
Responsibilities
- Verify background information on applicants for employment and applicant screening purposes. Information verified is criminal, civil, and sex offender history.
- Complete research via phone, mail, fax, and contacting agents.
- Follow up with courts for status of search.
- Enter researched information and notes into proprietary software.
- Review and analyze source documentation for pre-employment screening purposes
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage with spouse/family coverage options
- 401K plan with generous company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary insurance coverage plans (life, disability, etc.)
- Paid lunch breaks
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid training program/ Internal employee development
- Overtime options available
- Casual dress code
- Flexible work schedules
- RushBus scheduled service from Septa Bus Route 22 and Regional Rail
- Employee referral bonus program
- Discounts through partnerships & neighborhood business programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
