Security Talent Scout

Securitas Inc.; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas USA is seeking a Full-Time Recruiter to source and screen Security Officer candidates in Shelton, CT. You will manage candidate flow, coordinate with agencies and job fairs, and lead initial interviews to build a robust applicant pool.

The role emphasizes recruiting excellence, professional communication, and adherence to safety and company policies, with standard interview and screening processes in place.

Qualifications

• Understanding of recruiting methods and sources
• Ability to use personal computers and office productivity software
• Good interviewing skills
• Ability to write original correspondence
• Planning, organizing, and project coordination
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
• Strong customer and results orientation

Responsibilities

• Identifies potential sources for recruiting Security Officers, such as through job fairs, associations, community organizations, advocacy groups, government agencies, military transition centers, vocational/technical schools, colleges and universities.
• Develops ongoing effective relationships that will result in increased applicant flow of security candidates, by on site visitation with possible sources.
• Determines effective media campaigns, with guidance from Area or Branch management, such as advertising (print, radio, television), posters, flyers, etc.
• Conducts initial interviews prior to candidate referral to Branch office(s) for secondary interviews and screening.
• Participates in applicant screening; administers surveys and interview enhancement tools, and refers potential candidates contacted at job fairs, etc., for follow-up interviews.
• Reviews employment applications and evaluates work history, education and training, job skills, compensation needs, and other qualifications and requirements of applicants.
• Reviews job orders and matches applicants with job requirements, utilizing manual or computerized file search methods.
• Informs applicants of job duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits, work schedules and working conditions, company and union policies, promotional opportunities, and other related information.
• Maintains records of applicants not selected for employment.
• Performs tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for assigned office.

Skills

Recruiting methods

Office procedures

Interviewing skills

Written correspondence

Planning & organizing

Clear communication

Cross-cultural communication

Team player

Customer orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Securitas USA is seeking a Full-Time Recruiter to source and screen Security Officer candidates in Shelton, CT. You will manage candidate flow, coordinate with agencies and job fairs, and lead initial interviews to build a robust applicant pool.

The role emphasizes recruiting excellence, professional communication, and adherence to safety and company policies, with standard interview and screening processes in place.