Maps Credit Union is a consumer reporting agency offering background screening and credit reporting services. They are seeking a detail-oriented Background Investigator I or II to prepare accurate background screening searches and maintain professional relationships with clients and co-workers.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate competency in processing assigned background screening searches:Complete assigned searches, answer inquiries and resolve problems by collecting, researching, analyzing, copying, and emailing data and documents
- Perform searches in accordance with all search-related client requirements and company policies and procedures
- Process searches in an accurate and timely manner
- Maintain report workflow by providing information to and cooperating with co-workers, clients and consumers
- Competently process at least one kind of background screening search and obtain the PBSA FCRA Basic Certificate within 30 days of starting
- Maintain confidentiality and protect company operations by always keeping confidential and consumer information secure
- Model and instill leadership and accountability indirectly throughout the organization:Communicate ideas and issues to a variety of audiences in a professional manner both verbally and in writing
- Maintain inter/intra-departmental workflow by providing information and cooperating with co-workers
- Maintain a positive relationship with staff to keep an open flow of communication and information processing
- Contribute to attaining company objectives and initiatives by accomplishing related results as assigned
- Stay informed of compliance changes, policies, and procedures; report needed changes to company practices
- Complete all compliance and required training courses in a timely manner
- Continuously strive to meet company objectives through completion of personal and team goals
- Represent the company in an appropriate, accurate, timely, and professional manner in all in- and out-bound communications, including client and applicant portals, phone calls, emails, faxes, etc
- Enhance job performance by applying up-to-date professional and technical knowledge gained by attending training sessions, reviewing professional publications, and maintaining professional relationships
- Follow regulatory and policy compliance requirements, which include those efforts in compliance with Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), All state consumer reporting laws, Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations, Identity Theft Red Flags and other compliance-related policies
Skills
- An Associate's degree in business, or industry experience and college-level courses, or a combination of experience demonstrating skills in critical thinking, analytics, and/or research
- 1 - 3 years of progressive general office and/or customer service experience or the equivalent combination of training and experience preferred
- Must be able to obtain the PBSA FCRA Basic Certificate
- Must be bondable
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Generous paid time off, starting at 12 hours per month
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Student loan paydown program
- Employee loan discount program
- Wellness incentives
- Paid volunteer time
- Financial education for youth and adults
- Grants to teachers in the valley
- Scholarships for local high school seniors headed to college
Company Overview
- Maps Credit Union is a financial institution that offers affordable and competitive loan and banking services to the community. It was founded in 1935, and is headquartered in Salem, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.mapscu.com/.