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Posted 29 July, 2026

Customer Service Representative - Background Specialist

COLE GROUP, INC.
Houston, TX, US Full Time

Job Description

Position Level: Entry level - IN OFFICE POSITION

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Employment Type: Full-time, Internship (M-F 8:00am-5:00pm or 8:30am-5:30pm)

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Industry: Background Screening

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Website: https://www.thecolegroup.com/

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The Cole Group provides assistance to applicants who are seeking a job, and to companies who seek the best possible applicant for that job. We work with and provide services to applicants and companies coast to coast.

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Responsibilities

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  • Answer incoming calls and conduct telephone interviews with pre-employment applicants as part of their background screening process
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  • Engage with pre-employment applicants via text, email, and phone
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  • Escalate top priority, critical issues to the appropriate department
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  • Occasionally makes outbound calls to pre-employment applicants providing instructional information
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Requirements

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  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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  • Detail oriented
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  • Ability to work independently
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  • Strong customer service skills with the ability to resolve issues
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  • Ability to multitask and have great organizational skills
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  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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Benefits

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  • Potential bonuses of over $7,000 annually
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  • 401K Plan
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  • Major Medical insurance provided
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  • Paid Vacation / Paid Holidays
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  • Overtime possible
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  • Catered lunches throughout the year
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Location/Hourly Rate

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  • Houston, TX (near 290 and Dacoma)
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  • Dependent on experience/education
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