Recruiter

Securitas•Boston, MA

13d

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for recruiting Security Officers. The role involves placing announcements for openings, working with various agencies and personnel sources to secure candidates, participating in job fairs, and following up on leads. The Recruiter will identify potential sources for recruiting, develop relationships with these sources, determine effective media campaigns, and conduct initial interviews. They will also participate in applicant screening, administer surveys, review employment applications, match applicants with job requirements, and inform applicants about job details, compensation, and company policies. Maintaining records of unsuccessful applicants is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone).
Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.
High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company.
Understanding of recruiting methods and sources, and regulations related to the hiring process.
Thorough understanding of standard office procedures and practices.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
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.
Ability to 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.
Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey.
Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
Computer usage.
Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
Occasional to frequent use of vehicle required in the performance of duties.
Regular talking and hearing.
Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Identifies potential sources for recruiting Security Officers, such as through job fairs, associations, community organizations, advocacy groups, government agencies, military transition centers, vocational/technical schools, colleges and universities.
Develops ongoing effective relationships that will result in increased applicant flow of security candidates, by on site visitation with possible sources.
Determines effective media campaigns, with guidance from Area or Branch management, such as advertising (print, radio, television), posters, flyers, etc.
Conducts initial interviews prior to candidate referral to Branch office(s) for secondary interviews and screening.
Participates in applicant screening; administers surveys and interview enhancement tools, and refers potential candidates contacted at job fairs, etc., for follow-up interviews.
Reviews employment applications and evaluates work history, education and training, job skills, compensation needs, and other qualifications and requirements of applicants.
Reviews job orders and matches applicants with job requirements, utilizing manual or computerized file search methods.
Informs applicants of job duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits, work schedules and working conditions, company and union policies, promotional opportunities, and other related information.
Maintains records of applicants not selected for employment.
Performs tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for assigned office.