Security Recruiting Assistant

Colonial Security Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Security Services in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a motivated Recruiting Assistant to support the recruiting department in hiring qualified security professionals. The role is full-time with a salary of $47,840 per year.

You'll review applications, pre-screen candidates, coordinate interviews, process background checks, and maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system while providing excellent candidate communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates or bachelor’s preferred.
• Experience in recruiting, human resources, customer service, or administrative roles preferred.
• Experience in the contract security industry is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist recruiters throughout the hiring process for security officer positions.
• Review applications and screen candidates based on job qualifications.
• Contact applicants by phone, text, and email to schedule interviews.
• Conduct initial pre-screening interviews.
• Process background checks, employment verifications, and pre-employment paperwork.
• Maintain accurate applicant records in the applicant tracking system.
• Respond to candidate inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with job postings across multiple recruiting platforms.
• Support onboarding by collecting required employment documents.
• Perform general administrative duties to support the recruiting department.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recruiting Assistant
Location:Philadelphia, PA
Salary: $47,840 per year
Employment Type: Full-Time

Join Our Growing Team!

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Recruiting Assistant to support our recruiting department in hiring qualified security professionals. If you're organized, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a fast-paced office environment, we'd love to hear from you!

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in Human Resources or Recruiting within the contract security industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist recruiters throughout the hiring process for security officer positions.
• Review applications and screen candidates based on job qualifications.
• Contact applicants by phone, text, and email to schedule interviews.
• Conduct initial pre-screening interviews.
• Process background checks, employment verifications, and pre-employment paperwork.
• Maintain accurate applicant records in the applicant tracking system.
• Respond to candidate inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with job postings across multiple recruiting platforms.
• Support onboarding by collecting required employment documents.
• Perform general administrative duties to support the recruiting department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous recruiting, human resources, customer service, or administrative experience preferred.
• Experience in the contract security industry is a plus, but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with applicant tracking systems is a plus.
• Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented.