Recruiter

Securitas Security Services•Shelton, CT

6d•$45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Recruiter recruits Security Officers and is primarily responsible for recruiting candidates for those positions. The role identifies and cultivates recruiting sources, develops relationships that increase candidate flow, helps determine media campaigns with guidance from Area or Branch management, conducts initial interviews, supports applicant screening, and matches candidates to job requirements. The Recruiter also informs applicants about job duties, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, policies, and opportunities, and maintains records of applicants who are not selected. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Work involves computer use, handling sensitive and confidential information, occasionally to frequently using a vehicle, and regular talking and hearing. The role may require maintaining composure in urgent or high-pressure situations and handling multiple tasks concurrently.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a reliable means of communication, such as a phone or pager.
Must have reliable transportation, public or private.
Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must be willing to participate in pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and background investigation.
High school diploma or GED and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
Understanding of recruiting methods and sources, and regulations related to the hiring process.
Thorough understanding of standard office procedures and practices.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to use personal computers and office productivity software.
Good interviewing skills.
Ability to write original correspondence.
Planning, organizing, and project coordination skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
Ability to be an effective team member and handle projects responsibly.
Strong customer and results orientation.
Must meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey.

Responsibilities

Identify potential recruiting sources, including job fairs, associations, community organizations, advocacy groups, government agencies, military transition centers, vocational and technical schools, colleges, and universities.
Develop ongoing relationships with recruiting sources through onsite visits to increase the flow of Security Officer candidates.
Determine effective media campaigns, with guidance from Area or Branch management, using channels such as print, radio, television, posters, and flyers.
Conduct initial interviews before referring candidates to Branch offices for secondary interviews and screening.
Participate in applicant screening, administer surveys and interview enhancement tools, and refer candidates for follow-up interviews.
Review employment applications and evaluate applicants’ work history, education, training, skills, compensation needs, and other qualifications.
Review job orders and match applicants with job requirements using manual or computerized file-search methods.
Inform applicants about job duties, responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, company and union policies, promotional opportunities, and related information.
Maintain records of applicants not selected for employment.
Perform other tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned office.