Screening Officer

SGS; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Screening Officer to conduct professional background checks and employment screenings in line with internal procedures, client requirements and regulatory frameworks. The role focuses on CV verification, employment and education checks, and other integrity screenings with a strong emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.

The position is operational and detail-oriented, requiring robust analytical skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple cases

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, law, business administration, criminology or related field (relevant experience may compensate).
• 14 years of experience in background screening, pre-employment checks, HR operations compliance or risk roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end background checks including employment history verification, education verification, CV consistency, reference checks, identity verification, and public records checks.
• Validate information using approved methodologies and tools; document findings clearly.
• Manage multiple screening cases with deadlines; produce structured, factual screening reports.
• Ensure data protection compliance (GDPR or equivalent) and maintain confidentiality.
• Coordinate with internal teams and candidates for verification purposes; maintain audit trails.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Integrity

Discretion

Independence

Confidentiality

CV verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Criminology

Tools

MS Office

Case management system

Job description

Reporting Line

Head of Human Risks Management & Due Diligence

Role Overview

The Screening Officer is responsible for conducting professional background checks and employment screenings in accordance with internal procedures client requirements and applicable regulatory frameworks. This role focuses on CV verification employment and education checks and other integrity screenings ensuring accuracy confidentiality and compliance at all times.

The position is operational and detail-oriented requiring strong analytical skills discretionstrong ethics and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Background Screening & Verifications

• Conduct end-to-end background checks including:
  • Employment history verification
  • Education and qualification verification
  • CV consistency and gap analysis
  • Reference checks
  • Identity verification
  • Public record and open-source checks (as required)
• Validate information using reliable sources and approved methodologies and tools
• Identify discrepancies red flags or inconsistencies and document findings clearly

Case Management & Reporting

• Manage multiple screening cases simultaneously while respecting deadlines
• Produce clear structured and factual screening
• Ensure all findings are evidence-based objective and defensible
• Escalate potential risks or concerns to management when required

Compliance & Data Protection

• Ensure full compliance with:
  • Data protection regulations (GDPR or equivalent)
  • Internal information security policies (ISO 27001 aligned)
  • Compliance requirements
• Handle sensitive personal data with the highest level of confidentiality
• Follow documented processes for data storage access control and retention

Client & Internal Coordination

• Liaise with internal teams to clarify screening requirements
• Professionally follow up with candidates or third parties for verification purposes
• Maintain accurate case records and audit trails

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Law Business Administration Criminology or a related field
  (Relevant experience may compensate for formal education)

Experience

• 14 years of experience in:
  • Background screening
  • Pre-employment checks
  • HR operations compliance or risk-related roles
• Prior exposure to regulated environments (financial services luxury corporate or consulting) is a strong advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Excellent written communication skills (clear factual neutral tone)
• High level of integrity discretion and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Comfortable working with confidential and sensitive information
• Good understanding of CV structures employment practices and verification methods
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / case management systems

Languages

• English: Fluent (written and spoken)
• One Additional languages in French German Arabic or Russian is a must

Additional Information :

#LI-Onsite

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time