Background Investigator - Remote

Live Ready, a premier protective services and security company in Pittsburgh, strives to provide best in class protection and investigative services to our clients. The world can be a dangerous place and today’s businesses and high-profile individuals need to be concerned with protecting more than just their bottom line. Live Ready provides quiet support to individuals and workplaces as they protect their people. 
We are seeking a Background Investigator to join our team. If you have a passion for research, the ability to focus on details, can thrive in fast-paced environment, and strive to support clients in making safe decisions – we want to hear from you! 
Candidates need experience in the field of background investigations, either through private sector or law enforcement, and must be highly organized, self-directed, results and deadline oriented, have strong communications skills and have flexibility with their work hours. 
This is a part-time position which offers flexible scheduling, ability to work remotely, and the opportunity to grow with our expanding organization. 
In this role you will:

• Conduct comprehensive background checks on potential employees, including criminal and civil history, employment verification, education verification, and reference checks, in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, regulations, and procedural requirements
• Obtain, research, investigate, and review data from various sources and information systems
• Conduct Open Source and social media investigations, via search engines and various social media platforms 
• Analyze gathered information to identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, or red flags that may impact clients.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings and recommendations for management review.
• Provide recommendations and assistance to managers and partners on the research and results to ensure consistency and collaboration 
• Utilize various databases and resources to gather relevant information, ensuring accuracy and completeness of findings, including (familiarity is strongly preferred):
  
  • TLO
  • BRB
  • Pacer
  • Patch
  • UJS (Unified Judicial System)
  • Sexual Offender database

• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Stay up-to-date on relevant laws and regulations pertaining to background checks and employment screening.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards throughout the investigation process.

Qualifications for the role include:

• Previous experience in background investigations, law enforcement, or a similar field
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human resources, or a related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to draw conclusions based on available information.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to conduct professional interviews and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Proficiency in using computer databases, internet search engines, and other research tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong ethical standards and a commitment to conducting investigations with integrity and impartiality.

If this sounds like you, we are eager to speak with you about joining our team. To learn more about us, visit our website at https://www.LiveReadySolutions.com