Security Specialist I

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TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract position – Security Specialist I / Richmond VA – (JOB-21729). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!

You can find more about our team and values by checking us out at TECHEAD.com or on Glassdoor

Job Description:

Security Backgrounds Specialist

Job Overview

This is a one-year contract position with the possibility of an extension. The ideal candidate will conduct thorough background investigations for both new hires and contractors. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements related to background information.

Location: This is an on-site position in Richmond, VA. Candidates must be local or willing to commute.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive background investigations on candidates for employment and contractors seeking access to company facilities.

• Ensure strict compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements for collecting individual background information.

• Interview individuals both inside and outside the company regarding a candidate’s character and reputation.

• Provide consultation on candidate suitability for employment or facility access.

• Maintain and manage databases to support security programs and access control systems.

• Analyze applications and reports to ensure all information is accurate, complete, and truthful.

• Demonstrate proficiency with various software applications, including SAP and MS Office.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: At least two years of hands-on experience handling background checks and sensitive information as a security specialist. Experience in the utilities field or at large corporations is a plus.

• Integrity: Maintain the highest standards of integrity and honesty while handling sensitive data and following established protocols.

• Analytical Skills: Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret complex information and make well-informed decisions.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Detail-Oriented: A strong attention to detail is essential for this role.

• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Time Management: Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.

No second parties will be accepted.

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