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We are seeking a Part-Time Criminal Court Researcher in Kentucky (Daviess & Henderson Counties). Individual must be authorized to work in the US and live within 30 minutes of court house in Daviess or Henderson Country with a valid Driver License.

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Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.

What You'll Do:

Our Part-Time Criminal Court Researcher serves as a traveling research role as an essential component to completing criminal background checks at First Advantage. You'll utilize your investigative skills to research and collect criminal background information to support our clients, prescreen their applicants, review and interpretation of public record information in order to keep their workplaces safe. If you are someone who has a curiosity to dig deeper to understand details, detail organized, have strong organizational skills and would like to solely work in the morning independently, this is the job for you. Temporary gas stipend of $200 per jurisdiction monthly.

Location: Daviess & Henderson Counties Courthouse (Owensboro or Henderson, KY)

Part Time: 20 hours a week, with the expectation of 4 hours per day, Monday-Friday. Hours can vary as long as they are within morning courthouse hours. ex. 8am-1pm Central Time.

Additional: Must have (or be willing to obtain) a valid Driver's license and must be willing to travel to the courthouse(s) daily and live within a 30-minute commute to the courthouse.

We will supply the necessary equipment (laptop, printer/ scanner/ fax machine) and personal cell phone reimbursement.

Responsibilities:

• Travel to assigned courthouses to research and review criminal an/or civil public record information from onsite electronic access court systems. Performing additional research as required from applicable websites.
• Interpret court records and other types of relevant information from courts and state agencies and accurately document, edit, and modify results of court record searches from courts, agencies, state repositories and other databases searches. Often directly speaking with courts and state agencies when pursuing additional information to ensure compliance.
• Provide accurate and detailed results and case information obtained from court court repository to the CRRG either thru database integration or email.
• Conduct criminal background checks utilizing various electronic public access systems at Criminal Court house(s).
• Utilize public access criminal court record information (via phone, fax, web, Wi-Fi) to conduct criminal history searches.
• Verify information for criminal records and forward results via scanning and uploading search results.
• Investigate and provide updates as to new and/or improved methods of performing criminal background checks..

What You May Need to be Successful:

• Must have (or be willing to obtain) a valid Driver's license and must be willing to travel to the courthouse(s) daily.
• Must be within a 30-minute commute to the courthouses.
• Reliable Wi-Fi access at home + a document shredder
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read legal documentation, high level administrative experience, legal court research experience and/or professional work experience preferred.
• Work well under pressure with time-sensitive projects.
• Are able to meet tight deadlines with extreme accuracy and detail-orientation.
• Prioritize and structure daily tasks according to demand.
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Have strong organizational and research skills.
• Are capable of working independently but take direction well.

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!

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The salary for this position is approximately $16-17 USD per hour. This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.