Security Specialist I

Job Description:

Top 3 Required Skills

• Experience with background investigations on candidates for employment and contractors seeking access to company
• Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements for collection of individual background data
• Ability to interview individuals within and outside the company regarding candidate's suitability for employment

Soft Skill 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.
• Interview 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:

• 0-4 years of related work experience

Specific Companies/Industries Experience:

• Experienced in the utility field or at large-scale corporations

Duration: 1-year contract - possibility to extend

Candidate must be local or able to drive into Richmond, VA

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• utility field: 1 year (Preferred)
• SAP and MS Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, VA 23219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person