Recruiter

Securitas•Shelton, CT

About The Position

The Recruiter is responsible for recruiting Security Officers and generating candidate flow through recruitment sources, job fairs, media campaigns, and follow-up on leads. The role develops relationships with potential sources, conducts initial interviews and applicant screening, evaluates applications and qualifications, and matches candidates to job requirements. The Recruiter also communicates job details to applicants and maintains records of applicants who are not selected. The position requires working professionally and ethically in accordance with company policies and safe work practices. Duties may vary based on business needs and the assigned office. The role is based in Shelton, Connecticut, and is full-time.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a reliable means of communication and 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.
High school diploma or GED and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential functions.
Must be willing to participate in the company's pre-employment screening process, including drug screening and a background investigation.
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-based instructions.
Ability to use personal computers and office productivity software.
Good interviewing skills and 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 work effectively as a team member and handle projects responsibly.
Strong customer and results orientation.
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, maintain composure in urgent or pressured situations, and handle sensitive and confidential information.
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 effective ongoing relationships with recruiting sources through on-site visits to increase the flow of Security Officer applicants.
Determine effective media campaigns, with guidance from Area or Branch management, using advertising, posters, flyers, and other media.
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 potential candidates for follow-up interviews.
Review employment applications and assess candidates' work history, education, training, skills, compensation needs, qualifications, and other requirements.
Review job orders and match applicants to job requirements using manual or computerized 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 duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned office.