Recruiter

Recruiter - Full Time

Primary Location: Des Moines, IA

Wage: $23.00/HR

Job Summary:

Recruits Security Officers; places announcements for openings; works with agencies and other sources of personnel to secure candidates; participates in job fairs; follows up on leads.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance, Plus 401K Options.
• 10 Vacation Days Accrued.
• 6 Sick Days.
• 4 Floating Holidays Per Year.
• Holidays Honored - New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, & Christmas Day.
• Paid Family Leave - Up To 12 Weeks Per Year In Accordance With State Law.
• Paid Weekly (Every Thursday).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts On Childcare, Pet Daycare, Vehicles, Electronics, Cell Phone Plans, Travel, & More!

What You Can Expect:

• The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
• Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

1. 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.
2. Develops ongoing effective relationships that will result in increased applicant flow of security candidates, by on site visitation with possible sources.
3. Determines effective media campaigns, with guidance from Area or Branch management, such as advertising (print, radio, television), posters, flyers, etc.
4. Conducts initial interviews prior to candidate referral to Branch office(s) for secondary interviews and screening.
5. Participates in applicant screening; administers surveys and interview enhancement tools, and refers potential candidates contacted at job fairs, etc., for follow-up interviews.
6. Reviews employment applications and evaluates work history, education and training, job skills, compensation needs, and other qualifications and requirements of applicants.
7. Reviews job orders and matches applicants with job requirements, utilizing manual or computerized file search methods.
8. 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.
9. Maintains records of applicants not selected for employment.
10. Performs tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for assigned office.

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Above average computer / technology skills needed.
• Excellent customer service and team leadership skills needed.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to remain calm and professional during stressful situations.
• Must have great attention to detail.
• Must have a professional demeanor.
• All candidates must be willing to participate in the Company's pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.