Public Records Researcher

About Us

Vertical Screen is one of the world's leading applicant screening firms. Operating through three subsidiaries – Business Information Group, Certiphi Screening and Truescreen, as well as a sister-company, Fieldprint – we serve the largest and most respected organizations, institutions, corporations, and government entities worldwide.

Vertical Screen is at the forefront of the applicant screening industry.   We design innovative technology that delivers accurate, timely results to our clients.  Our success begins with our diverse team of kind, collaborative professionals who are passionate about the work we deliver.  

Job Description

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing public criminal court records and preparing reports based on this analysis
• Making phone calls to various agencies to verify record data

Required Skills

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

Education

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

Benefits

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
• On-site Employee Gardens - plants & flowers provided
• RushBus scheduled service from Septa Bus Route 22 and Regional Rail
• Employee referral bonus program
• Discounts through partnerships & neighborhood business programs

Additional Information

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

EOE M/F/Disabled/Veteran