Job Title:
Security Background Check Specialist
Richmond Virginia 23219
Pay Range: $25.00-$27.00 Hourly
Length of Assignment: 1 year - possibility to extend based on project need/performance.
2 years of hands-on experience handling background checks and sensitive information as a security specialist.
Job Description:
Top 3 Required Skills:
- Experience with background investigations on candidates for employment and contractors seeking access to company
- Consistently maintain the highest standards of integrity and honesty while ensuring strict adherence to all regulatory and legal requirements related to background information including safeguarding sensitive data, following established protocols, and demonstrating ethical behavior in all aspects of the background investigation process.
- Exhibit the ability to effectively handle challenging situations by employing strong analytical skills to interpret complex information and make well-informed decisions based on thorough analysis, critical thinking, and a comprehensive understanding of the context.
What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?
- Detail orientated
- Ability to work as a part of a team
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Communication skills
Job Responsibilities:
- Background investigations on candidates for employment and contractors seeking access to company facilities.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory and legal requirements for the collection of individual background information.
- Interviews individuals within and outside the company regarding a candidate's character and reputation.
- Provides consultation regarding suitability for employment or access to company facilities.
- Maintains databases to support security programs and manage access control systems.
- Analyzes individual applications and reports, ensuring all information provided is accurate, complete, and truthful
- Demonstrated ability to work with various software applications including SAP and MS Office
- Knowledge and experience dealing with specific issues associated with providing security at an energy company and critical infrastructure protection.
Preferred Years of Experience:
- 2 years of hands-on experience handling background checks and sensitive information as a security specialist
Note:
- What is the preferred candidate location (local, non-local, remote?) and is there flexibility? Candidate must be local or able to drive in to Richmond, VA
- Will this candidate be dealing with Private Personal Information (PPI), Company Sensitive Information, or Credit Sensitive Information? Yes
Are there any specific companies/industries you'd like to see in the candidate's experience?
- Would be nice to see experience in the utilities field or at large scale corporations
Preferred Interview Process Overview (High level): Pay Range: $25.00 - $27.00 Hourly on W2
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.