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Security Recruiting Assistant

Colonial Security Services
8 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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.