Job Title: Verifications Specialist
Department: Operations
Reports To: Manager of Screening Operations
Yardstik, a forward-looking software company headquartered in Minneapolis, is actively seeking a Verifications Specialist to join our team. We are a five for five recipient of the Best Place to Work award and have been honored with Minne Inno’s Fire Award in the “Growing” category. Our purpose is to reduce people-related risk and we do it by delivering a mix of screening, fraud, and compliance products for our customers. We're looking for an enthusiastic individual like you to contribute to our journey.
Our Verifications Specialists are the back engine of our business, processing background checks and verifying credentials for our customers. If you are someone that enjoys behind the scenes work, have a high attention to detail and enjoy spending your days on the computer working with data, this is for you! This is an entry-level, hourly role with an open runway for growth.
What you will do in the Verifications Specialist role:
- Review and verify data submitted for background checks
- Follow protocols for compliance and maintain quality standards
- Verify ID documents for accuracy
- Analyze information received regarding detailed records and documents
- Carefully manage confidential and sensitive information daily with multiple computer systems
- Meet assigned objectives and goals to balance the demand of screenings
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the business
Your experience and qualities might look something like this:
- Computer skills with comfort using a variety of software.
- Ability to utilize multiple systems to access information. Bonus points for experience with TazWorks or other platforms designed for Consumer Reporting Agencies.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents to support investigation using critical thinking.
- Adaptable to a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Steadfast focus with the ability to juggle competing demands.
- Strong communication and follow up skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Customer service mentality.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least 1 year of employment experience in a criminal justice field or within the background check industry preferred.
- At least 1 year of college preferred, but not required.
- Bonus points for experience in compliance, risk, fraud and safety.
- Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement and Security majors welcomed.
- May be asked to complete overtime on occasion to meet the needs of the company.
- Open to flexible work schedule (Saturdays or 1 Saturday a month).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Yardstik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a team based on talent, qualifications, and merit, welcoming all applicants without discrimination.