Experience

Professional experience

A chronological record of Jimmy Waters' career in the background screening industry, from court researcher in 2010 to founder of 3rd Degree Screening in 2012 to CEO of both companies today.

  1. Background Screening / Consumer Reporting

    3rd Degree Screening

    Founder & Chief Executive Officer2012–Present

    Background screening and consumer reporting company providing background checks, employment verification, and related screening services to employers and organizations.

    Major areas of responsibility

    • Company leadership, strategy, and business development
    • Background screening operations and process design
    • Consumer reporting and compliance practices
    • Client and partner relationships
    • Screening industry standards and best practices
  2. Background Screening / Wholesale Criminal Records

    Metro Background Solutions

    Chief Executive Officer2010–Present

    Wholesale background screening company providing criminal records checks to many of the industry's largest suppliers. Jimmy Waters began his career here as a court researcher in 2010, learning the business from the ground up through court records research, and today leads the company as Chief Executive Officer.

    Major areas of responsibility

    • Company leadership, strategy, and growth
    • Wholesale criminal records research and fulfillment operations
    • Court researcher and data-sourcing networks
    • Record accuracy and quality standards
    • Relationships with the industry's largest screening suppliers