Recruiter

First Coast Security; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First Coast Security in Hamlet, NC is seeking a Recruiter to manage the full recruitment lifecycle for security professionals and other roles. This full-time, on-site position collaborates with local Operations leadership to understand staffing needs, build candidate pipelines, and move qualified candidates through the hiring process.

Key responsibilities include sourcing through job boards and social media, reviewing applications, conducting interviews, coordinating offers, background

Qualifications

• Previous recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, or HR experience preferred.
• Experience with full-cycle or high-volume recruiting is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, Operations leaders, and community partners.
• Ability to manage multiple openings, priorities, deadlines, and candidate pipelines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using applicant tracking systems, online job boards, social media, Microsoft Office, and other recruiting technology.
• Ability to source proactively rather than relying solely on incoming applications.
• Basic understanding of employment compliance, EEO principles, background screening, and onboarding processes.
• Ability to work 100% on-site in Hamlet, NC and maintain a consistent local presence.
• Security, staffing, high-volume hourly recruiting, or related industry experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting from sourcing through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, community outreach, recruiting events, and other creative sourcing methods.
• Review applications and conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews.
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for current and future staffing needs.
• Partner closely with Operations and hiring leaders to understand staffing priorities, position requirements, and changing workforce needs.
• Maintain consistent candidate communication and provide a professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate offers, background screening, onboarding requirements, and orientation scheduling.
• Maintain accurate candidate activity, notes, and status updates within the applicant tracking system.
• Monitor recruiting activity and hiring results, including applicant flow, interviews, offers, starts, and pipeline health.
• Participate in local recruiting events, community networking, and employer-branding efforts.
• Identify recruiting challenges early and develop solutions to improve hiring results.
• Ensure recruiting practices remain consistent with company policies and applicable employment regulations.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

High-volume recruiting

Communication

Sourcing

Candidate pipelines

Interviewing

On-site work

ATS

Microsoft Office

Compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HR/Business degree preferred

Tools

ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Coast Security is an established, privately held security firm trusted by clients across the United States to protect high-value assets with a strong focus on quality, responsiveness, and service.

Founded in 1999, First Coast Security has grown from a single U.S. Navy contract to more than 3,400 security professionals across more than 20 markets nationwide. Our experience supporting both government and commercial clients allows us to bring proven processes, strong operational standards, and a personalized approach to every partnership.

Our culture is built around service, accountability, employee development, and long-term client relationships. Through selective hiring, tailored training, and a people-focused approach, we work to build strong teams that consistently deliver for our clients.

Role Description

The Recruiter position is a full-time, on-site role based in Hamlet, North Carolina.

This role is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle for security professionals and other assigned positions. The Recruiter will work closely with local and regional Operations leadership to understand staffing needs, build candidate pipelines, move qualified candidates through the hiring process, and support hiring goals with urgency and accountability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting from sourcing through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, community outreach, recruiting events, and other creative sourcing methods.
• Review applications and conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews.
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for current and future staffing needs.
• Partner closely with Operations and hiring leaders to understand staffing priorities, position requirements, and changing workforce needs.
• Maintain consistent candidate communication and provide a professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate offers, background screening, onboarding requirements, and orientation scheduling.
• Maintain accurate candidate activity, notes, and status updates within the applicant tracking system.
• Monitor recruiting activity and hiring results, including applicant flow, interviews, offers, starts, and pipeline health.
• Participate in local recruiting events, community networking, and employer-branding efforts.
• Identify recruiting challenges early and develop solutions to improve hiring results.
• Ensure recruiting practices remain consistent with company policies and applicable employment regulations.

This role requires someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, communicating directly with Operations, and taking ownership of hiring results.

Qualifications

• Previous recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, or HR experience preferred.
• Experience with full-cycle or high-volume recruiting is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, Operations leaders, and community partners.
• Ability to manage multiple openings, priorities, deadlines, and candidate pipelines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using applicant tracking systems, online job boards, social media, Microsoft Office, and other recruiting technology.
• Ability to source proactively rather than relying solely on incoming applications.
• Basic understanding of employment compliance, EEO principles, background screening, and onboarding processes.
• Ability to work 100% on-site in Hamlet, NC and maintain a consistent local presence.
• Security, staffing, high-volume hourly recruiting, or related industry experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred but not required.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Proactive
• Organized
• People-focused
• Comfortable with accountability
• Creative in sourcing
• Responsive to changing priorities
• Able to build strong partnerships with Operations
• Motivated by results and helping people find the right opportunity