Background Screening Specialist

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking 2 Background Screening Specialists for a contract opportunity in Mesa, AZ.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
- 2+ years of experience conducting background screenings and/or investigations
- 2+ years of experience managing a caseload, and using electronic databases to track and access information
- 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Office Applications like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
This role will work in a fast-paced team environment, where adapting quickly to changing priorities and collaborating effectively with colleagues is imperative for success. The selected candidate will have strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity. Duties may include (but are not limited to):
- Assist the Background Screening team under the direction and in consultation with Background Screening Leader.
- Collect and gather information from external agencies and internal systems for data analysis.
- Work in a high-volume and fast paced team environment.
- Communicate with candidates and business partners about background screening process and follow-up actions.
- Assist in conducting internal systems searches in support of visitor badging access
- Create background screening cases in accordance with internal and external regulatory requirements including relevant federal and state laws.
- Prepare information and cases in support of Background Screening and Adjudication team as well as internal investigative teams, Corporate Investigations, Ethics, Law, and Human Resources teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
- Fair Credit Reporting Act Certification
- Have knowledge of the criminal justice system and the stages of adjudication in criminal matters.
- Candidate must be deemed trustworthy and reliable to handle confidential and sensitive personally identifiable information.
- Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), as related to the background screening industry.
- Experience with state and federal law limitations as they pertain to employment law is a plus.

REQUIRED EDUCATION
Accredited Bachelor's degree and typically 3 or more years’ related work experience, a Master’s degree and typically 1 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORK HOURS
FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Possible OT opportunities.
 
Job Number: 215739
Job Location: Mesa, AZ
Rate: Up to $39.08 DOE
Duration: 12 Months
Input Date: 09/25/2025
Last Updated: 09/25/2025
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: LaVada Pulley
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: lpulley@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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