Security Screening Personnel

Labor Tek; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A security services company in Ottawa is seeking Security Screening Personnel to assess and verify individuals for security clearances. This role involves conducting background checks and ensuring compliance with security regulations. Candidates must have recent experience in personnel security screening and strong analytical skills. The ideal candidate will be adept at using technology for record-keeping and communication. This position requires critical attention to detail and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience in Personnel Security Screening.
• Minimum of 5 years experience assisting with the general public.
• Competence in maintaining electronic and manual filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Process personnel security screening requests.
• Communicate with Security Officials for clarifications.
• Maintain a database of security screening files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Real Time Identification (RTID)

Job description

Summary

Security Screening Personnel are tasked with assessing and verifying the suitability of individuals seeking security clearances. This involves conducting background checks, reviewing personal and professional histories, and ensuring compliance with security regulations. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly. These personnel play a crucial role in maintaining national security by ensuring that only qualified individuals gain access to classified information and secure facilities.

Job responsibilites

• Receive and process personnel security screening requests for departmental and private sector employees;
• Receive, record and process fingerprints requests to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for verification in Canada and abroad by using a digital electronic fingerprinting system, namely Real Time Identification (RTID);
• Communicate on a regular basis with Security Officials through correspondences and / or by phone for missing information and / or clarifications;
• Compare the adverse information received as it relates to the Criminal Code;
• Assist the Resolution of Doubt (ROD) Interview Section in the preparation of the screening files for the Officers to conduct interviews across Canada;
• Process security screening certificate and briefing forms;
• Maintain a database of security screening files and ensure compliance;
• Maintain a manual Bring Forward and filing system;
• Organize and prioritize workload;

Job requirements

• Must have recent experience (within one year) in a Personnel Security Screening and an Organization Security Screening environment.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in assisting / communicating with the general public.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the use of micro-computers and related software such as MS Office, WordPerfect, AmiPro, Lotus .
• Must have recent experience in maintaining both an electronic and manual filing system.
• Must have recent experience (within the last year) in conducting preliminary checks in relation to personnel screening.
• Must have recent experience (within the last year) liaising with security officials.
• Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience is required