Public Records Researcher Jobs

PUBLIC RECORDS RESEARCHER

Company Summary: With three decades of experience, Praesidium is the national leader in abuse risk management with more than 9,000 clients in the United States and 11 countries.Praesidium is the national partner in child safety with YMCA of the USA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Salvation Army, hundreds of public and private schools, numerous colleges, and universities and many Catholic and Episcopal Dioceses.

We are mission driven to help organizations reduce the risk that a child, vulnerable adult, or the elderly will be abused by an employee, volunteer, or another program participant.Praesidium offers a comprehensive array of loss control and risk management services and products.Visit our website at www.PraesidiumInc.com to learn more.

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail oriented, highly motivated, and professional individual to conduct and review criminal record research within a busy background screening team.The ideal candidate will be driven to learn about a unique industry while consistently delivering results in a timely manner.They must also possess the ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting a variety of deadlines and maintaining maximum accuracy.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook required
• Ability to multi-task while functioning in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate dependability, sense of urgency and high attention to detail
• Must be able to prioritize and work under stress
• Ability to work independently and follow directions
• Meet quality and accuracy requirements of the organization
• Exceedingly well organized and efficient

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The position responsibilities include:

• Verification of criminal record information by contacting courts, prosecutors, police agencies,
• Interpretation of public record results and determination of appropriate actions based on regulations and company policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Federal and State Civil and Criminal public records
• Other projects and tasks as assigned
• Fulfillment of product requests for background check reports with an emphasis on criminal records
• Understanding of court terminology as well as understanding of various jurisdictional court differences.
• Procurement and management of criminal record research requests from various sources
• Communication with internal departments on customer service issues related to findings or other public records trends
• Department of Corrections, and probation offices as needed
• Adjudication of criminal database results, determining appropriate next steps

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3 years’ work experience in Public Records research
• Degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Business Administration, English, or related field preferred
• Knowledge of court processes and/or FCRA preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent education required

Additional Details:

• Home Office (5 days a week). Attendance at the office may be required for certain events
• Workdays are primarily normal office hours (8-5), however there are times during the year that are busier than others.Must be flexible to occasional circumstances where evening or weekend work is necessary (less than 5%)

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Generous and flexible PTO, end of year holiday closure in addition to PTO.
• Long-term disability – company paid
• Life Insurance
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, a portion of which is company paid
• 401K matching program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term disability
• Competitive Pay and benefits – annual performance reviews
• Telemedicine Benefits – company paid
• Travel Assistance Program
• An opportunity to join a team of committed, talented professionals who care deeply about protecting children andvulnerable adults.