Criminal Records Researcher

Think background checks are boring? Think again. At Vertical Screen, we’re the behind-the-scenes heroes helping companies hire with confidence. Vertical Screen is one of the world’s leading applicant screening firms — but we’re not your typical background check company. With our family of companies — Business Information Group, Certiphi Screening, Truescreen, and our sister company Fieldprint — we support some of the biggest names in business, healthcare, education, and government.

We’re proud to be at the cutting edge of the screening industry, building smart technology that delivers fast, accurate results. But what really sets us apart? Our people. We’re a team of kind, collaborative professionals who genuinely care about what we do — and about each other.

Sound like your kind of place? Come join a company where your attention to detail, great communication skills, and friendly attitude can make a real difference — every single day.

The Public Records Specialized Registry Researcher verifies the backgrounds of our clients’ applicants by conducting research in their respective areas such as SOR, Abuse and Generic Services and reporting findings per local, state, and federal guidelines.

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.

• Verify background information on applicants for employment and applicant screening purposes. 
• Review state agency paperwork, and contact the sources for status of results of clearances.
• Determine if the information is reportable per client federal and state requirements.
• Conduct necessary research, such as ordering case information and contacting sources.
• Enter researched information and notes into proprietary software.
• Send information to the Specialized Registry Validators for further processing.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

The candidate we are seeking will have at minimum a high school diploma or equivalent.

Vertical Screen offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, an environmentally friendly workplace and flexible scheduling to assist employees in managing their lives outside of work.

• 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

All candidates are subject to a drug test and a background screening.

Vertical Screen, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to legally protected characteristics.