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TRACY POLASEK

@tracypolasek

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Experienced criminal researcher and background screening specialist focused on accuracy and operational improvements.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role leveraging my background screening, compliance, and operational leadership skills in a collaborative, process-driven environment with growth and mentoring opportunities.

I am an experienced criminal researcher and background screening specialist with a consistent record of high accuracy and productivity in fast-paced, remote environments.

I have led teams and supervised processing operations, serving as a point of contact for clients while creating procedures and driving process improvements that reduced costs and increased efficiency.

My hands-on expertise includes courthouse research, criminal background checks, employment and education verifications, drug testing coordination, and adherence to FCRA, state, and client protocols.

I mentor and train new employees, handle client support communications, and maintain detailed logs to exceed workload expectations while delivering reliable results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Criminal Researcher

Kentech Consulting Inc.

Mar 2021 - Sep 2025 (4 years 6 months)

Solicited information from administrative and executive staff, served as primary client contact, mentored new employees, and reduced Cook County search costs by 41% while maintaining operational efficiency.

Client Relations Background Screening Mentoring Process Improvement

Criminal Researcher

Manpower/FADV-Corporate Screening

Dec 2023 - Nov 2024 (11 months)

Conducted and analyzed criminal background checks adhering to FCRA, state, and client protocols; contacted multiple courts and maintained detailed logs while exceeding workload and accuracy expectations in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Criminal Research Background Screening Logging Remote Work Attention To Detail Case Analysis

Record Analyst

CareerBuilder Employment Screening

May 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted and analyzed criminal background checks with high accuracy, mentored and trained new employees, and maintained detailed logs while meeting workload expectations in a remote setting.

Record Analysis Background Screening Mentoring Data Management Remote Work Court Searches Quality Assurance

Verification Specialist

Accurate Background

Aug 2015 - May 2018 (2 years 9 months)

Verified employment, education, business and professional licenses via websites, email, fax, and telephone, maintaining high accuracy rates and thorough documentation while working remotely.

Education Verification License Verification Data Verification Remote Work Documentation Attention To Detail

Processing Coordinator

HR Plus

Oct 2009 - May 2014 (4 years 7 months)

Supervised a team of 10 in criminal and processing departments, managed incoming screening orders to ensure compliance with client programs, created SOPs, and led process improvement focus groups to enhance delivery.