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InstantServe LLC

Application Developer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Additional Background Verification Services (City of Atlanta) To be completed upon candidate selection: Login to Accurate Here to Order the City of Atlanta Package * Global Monitor Check * State ...

InstantServe LLC

Project Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Additional Background Verification Services (City of Atlanta) To be completed upon candidate selection: Login to Accurate Here to Order the City of Atlanta Package * Global Monitor Check * State ...

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As of Jul 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for background verification in the United States is $20.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Background Verification job?

A Background Verification job involves conducting checks on a candidate’s personal, educational, and professional history to ensure their records are accurate and trustworthy. This process may include verifying employment history, academic credentials, criminal records, and other relevant details. Background verification specialists work with employers, recruitment agencies, and background screening companies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Background Verification position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Background Verification, you need strong attention to detail, familiarity with compliance regulations, and experience in data analysis or investigative work, often supported by a background in human resources or a related field. Proficiency with background screening platforms, database management systems, and sometimes certification in FCRA compliance are valuable assets. Excellent communication, discretion, and time management make candidates stand out in this sensitive position. These skills ensure background checks are accurate, confidential, and completed efficiently to support organizational hiring decisions.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in a Background Verification role?

In a Background Verification role, your daily tasks typically include researching candidate histories, contacting previous employers or educational institutions, and confirming the accuracy of applicants’ credentials. You’ll often coordinate with recruiters and hiring managers to clarify requirements or report findings, and must update records and maintain confidentiality throughout the process. The work is detail-oriented and requires juggling multiple cases at once, offering variety and the opportunity to develop strong investigative skills. This collaborative yet independent role is essential in helping organizations make informed hiring decisions.

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Infographic showing various Background Verification job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,051 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

Senior Cognos BI Developer

Advance American Tech, Inc.

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Other

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Responsibilities
  • Support a business intelligence environment using Cognos & other IBM products
  • Troubleshooting of report issues and performance issues that are critical
  • Work with DBAs, report authors and system administrators to track down and improve or eliminate bottlenecks in the BI reporting & ETL environment
  • To design, build & deliver BI solutions using Cognos Anlaytics 11.x
  • Provide technical support to Cognos power users.
Qualifications
  • 5-7 years of Cognos BI experience.
  • Strong understanding of Data warehouse and business intelligence concepts and best practices processes.
  • Experience with administration, deployment and security setups within Cognos.
  • Strong experience in creating Framework models with different layers.
  • Strong experience with Report development.
  • Experience creating Dashboards in Cognos Analytics.
  • Experience and Proficiency in writing Oracle SQL queries.
  • Experience with Cognos report performance tuning.
  • Good understanding of Java scripts usage in Cognos.
  • Strong experience in creating OLAP Cubes using Cognos Transformer.
  • Must have excellent analytical, conceptual, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communications skills, able to work effectively with business users to understand and clarify requirements as well as educate and resolve end user reporting issues.
  • Some knowledge of Oracle DB Administration
Education Requirement
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or closely related discipline
Required Qualifications
  • Cognos Analytics 11.x, Framework Manager, Event Studio, Oracle 12c, Relational, OLAP, Star Schema, Multi-dimensional database models.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with ETL tools like DataStage is a plus.
  • Experience with Tableau
Budget Information
Critical Hire Code (Assigned by Approver)
Background Verification (Suppliers shall use Info Cubic (IC) for background verifications.)
Standard Background Verification
(Required for all new proposals)
Initial background verifications must contain:
Global Monitor Check (formerly Patriot/OFAC/Terrorist)
Any additional requirements stated by the Agency on the requisition
(Suppliers Only)
To order, click on the link to the right:
Order Standard Background Verification
Instructions
The completed Background Verification will be attached (via an automated feed) to the candidates user profile under the Attachments Section.
Please make sure to always include the applicable proposal ID, contract ID, or requisition ID in the reference field when ordering. It is also very important to double check that the name on the order being requested matches the candidate's name in the Covendis system. Otherwise, the completed report will not be successfully uploaded to the candidates profile.
Additional Background Verification Services
To be completed upon candidate selection:
State Criminal Record verification (past 7 years covering each State in which the candidate has resided)
SSN Name Search
Federal Criminal Records Verification (past 7 years)
Education Verification (Highest Completed Degree)
Employment Verification (Previous 3 Full Years including current employer)
Drug Screening (5 Panel)
MVR
(Suppliers Only)
To order, click on the link to the right:
Order Additional Background Verification services
Instructions (If Applicable)
The completed Background Verification will be attached (via an automated feed) to the candidates user profile under the Attachments Section.
Please make sure to always include the applicable proposal ID, contract ID, or requisition ID in the reference field when ordering. It is also very important to double check that the name on the order being requested matches the candidate's name in the Covendis system. Otherwise, the completed report will not be successfully uploaded to the candidates profile.
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