OPS RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - 79901153

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

18h • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary Position working up to 30 hours per week. The OPS Research Associate will assist the Background Screening Coordinator with tracking all background checks (Level 1 and Level 2), coordinating appointments for backgrounds, and assisting in rolling fingerprints. The role involves conducting personal background investigations, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status, or personal history, utilizing databases to locate investigation details. The position also assists with managing the pre-employment or pre-service screening process for candidates, documenting and recording information, tracking alerts and requirements, and maintaining CJIS Certification annually. The associate will work with computers and computer systems for various applications, including programming, software, function setup, data entry, and information processing. Responsibilities also include answering calls and emails, providing information, taking messages, completing forms, operating and arranging repairs for office equipment, searching files and databases, maintaining current knowledge, sending information, recording personnel information, and creating/maintaining databases. Special projects as directed are also part of the role.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience in a professional office environment
• Proficient in the use of technology including software, hardware, and data systems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively to members within and outside of the organization.
• Good writing and reading comprehension.
• Customer service oriented.
• Good with time management and coordination.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports.
• Must provide your own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process.
• Requires a security background check.
• Participation in direct deposit.
• Will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.
• Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
• The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
• Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in reviewing background information

Responsibilities

• Assists the Background Screening Coordinator, responsible for the tracking of all background checks; Level 1 and Level 2.
• Coordinate Appointments for backgrounds and assist in the actual rolling of the fingerprints.
• Assists with conducting personal background investigations, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status, or personal history.
• Use databases to locate investigation details or other information.
• Assists with managing the pre-employment or pre-service screening process for candidates.
• Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• This position will assist with tracking alerts and requirements.
• Maintains CJIS Certification each year.
• Working with Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Answer calls and emails and give information to callers, take messages regarding the background process.
• Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing
• Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
• Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
• Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
• Maintain current knowledge related to work activities.
• Send information, materials or documentation.
• Record personnel information.
• Create, maintain, and enter information into databases
• Special projects as directed

Benefits

• The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
• The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.
• The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed