Job Title:

Criminal Background Verification Specialist:

Department:

Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Country:

United States of America:

State/Province:

Arkansas

City:

Lowell

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under routine supervision, the position is responsible for ensuring that background screens meet the requirements of J.B. Hunt’s Criminal Screening Matrix. Review, evaluate and approve the criminal records and history for job applicants and other temp labor. Maintain accurate records and reports to effectively track productivity in assigned tasks.

Job Description: Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct criminal background review for job applicants and other temp labor.
• Monitor and review delayed contact applications and remove applicants from the rosters as needed.
• Compile background screening tracking status reports (daily/weekly).
• Communicate and partner with external and internal department personnel to facilitate contractor approval .
• Initiate rejections for contractors that don’t meet the J.B. Hunt Criminal Matrix requirements.
• Review criminal background monitoring and document investigation history of those that fail review for the Safety and Litigation departments.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualification:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with 1-3 years of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration/Management or a related field
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively
• Ability to multi-task
• Customer-oriented
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a team and tracking toward metrics/goals
• Proficient time management skills
• Self-motivation Knowledge of background checks or pre-employment screenings.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Security, Security Administration

Job Opening ID:

00622808 Criminal Background Verification Specialist (Open)

***“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”**J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.