Background Screening Specialist — Hybrid

Pinkerton; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinkerton is seeking a Background Screener to support the Americas region for a major global client. The role involves verifying education and employment information, coordinating with a third-party vendor, and archiving final screening reports in compliance with data protection laws.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (in office/remote) and opportunities to contribute to process improvements while upholding Pinkerton's integrity and client service standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with two years of experience conducting/completing background checks and investigations or combination of coursework and work experience in personnel management, investigations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Verify education and employment information provided by candidate.
• Partner with the third-party screening vendor to identify discrepancies in information submitted by candidates.
• Archive and maintain copies of the final reports of background screenings, in line with guidance provided on local Data Protection Legislation.
• Assist in compliance auditing.
• Develop and train new background screening staff on day-to-day screener processes.
• Identify and raise process and programmatic ideas for refinement.
• Assist with regional process and program standardization initiatives.
• Escalate issues with background screening records and program processes to the Regional Operations Manager for advice and direction.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Spanish

Portuguese

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pinkerton is seeking a Background Screener to support the Americas region for a major global client. The role involves verifying education and employment information, coordinating with a third-party vendor, and archiving final screening reports in compliance with data protection laws.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (in office/remote) and opportunities to contribute to process improvements while upholding Pinkerton's integrity and client service standards.