Company Description Liberty Screening Services provides compliance-driven background screening solutions that integrate smoothly with modern hiring workflows. For more than 30 years, organizations have relied on Liberty to support high-volume and multi-location hiring with programs tailored to jurisdiction-specific regulations and clear documentation standards. Services include criminal records checks, employment and education verifications, drug and alcohol testing administration, global screening support, watch list monitoring, and secure ATS integrations.
The company focuses on accuracy, consistency, and accountability, building tools and processes that reduce risk, simplify compliance, and keep hiring moving efficiently. Liberty emphasizes real human support and transparent practices over industry buzzwords.
Role Description The Background Screening Specialist is a full-time, remote role responsible for managing end-to-end background screening workflows for client organizations. In this role, the specialist reviews and processes criminal record searches, employment and education verifications, and other screening requests in accordance with jurisdiction-specific compliance requirements and company policies. Day-to-day tasks include validating applicant data, communicating with employers, educational institutions, and other third parties, documenting findings, and ensuring accurate and timely completion of reports.
The specialist collaborates with client-facing teams to clarify requirements, address screening questions, and resolve discrepancies, while maintaining strict confidentiality and data security standards. The role also involves monitoring queue volumes, adhering to service-level timelines, and contributing to continuous improvement of screening procedures and documentation practices.
Qualifications
Background screening and compliance: Experience with criminal records checks, employment and education verifications, and jurisdiction-specific regulatory requirements.
Data accuracy and documentation: Strong attention to detail, record-keeping skills, and ability to follow structured workflows and quality standards.
Communication and client service: Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, applicants, and third-party institutions.
Technology and systems: Comfort working with ATS or HRIS integrations, online screening platforms, and standard office software (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, email tools).
Analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to interpret screening results, identify inconsistencies, and resolve issues within established guidelines.
Confidentiality and ethics: Proven commitment to handling sensitive information securely and in line with legal and ethical standards.
Work style: Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage multiple requests, and meet turnaround times with minimal supervision.
Education and experience: Previous experience in background screening, HR operations, compliance, or a related field is preferred; an associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Criminal Justice, Business, Human Resources) is beneficial.