Area Recruitment Specialist

Area Recruitment Specialist

Wage: $55,000/ annually 

This is a hybrid remote position that requires regular travel.

In addition to supporting recruiting activities, the Area Recruitment Specialist serves as a key liaison between the organization, community partners, candidates, and internal stakeholders to help drive recruiting success, candidate conversion, and workforce development initiatives.

Recruiting & Candidate Management

• Support full-cycle recruiting efforts across assigned markets and business units.
• Source, screen, and engage qualified candidates through multiple recruiting channels.
• Contact applicants via phone, email, text, and recruiting platforms to maintain candidate engagement.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate hiring activities with recruiters, hiring managers, and operational leaders.
• Support hiring goals by helping drive interview attendance, candidate pipeline activity, and recruiting metrics.
• Assist with hiring events, open interviews, career fairs, and large-scale staffing initiatives.
• Travel as needed to recruiting events, hiring locations, and community functions.

Community Partnerships & Outreach

• Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with community organizations, workforce development agencies, schools, veteran groups, nonprofit organizations, and employment partners.
• Represent the company at community events, networking functions, job fairs, and workforce development initiatives.
• Identify new partnership opportunities to increase applicant flow and expand talent pipelines.
• Collaborate with local leadership to create area-specific outreach strategies that align with staffing needs.
• Coordinate and execute community engagement activities designed to promote employment opportunities and enhance the company's local presence.
• Track partnership effectiveness and recommend improvements to community outreach efforts.

Back-End Recruiting & Onboarding Support

• Monitor candidate background screenings and ensure timely follow-up on pending items.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the pre-employment process to maintain engagement and reduce attrition.
• Schedule and invite candidates to orientation, FDOW, training, and onboarding activities.
• Support candidate progression through hiring and onboarding workflows.
• Coordinate with recruiters, onboarding personnel, and operational teams to ensure smooth candidate transitions.

OPR & Process Management

• Assist with maintaining and updating OPRs and other recruiting tracking tools.
• Monitor recruiting workflow activity to ensure candidate statuses are accurate and timely.
• Help identify process bottlenecks and work with leadership to improve recruiting efficiency.
• Support reporting, hiring metrics, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company recruiting standards, client requirements, and hiring processes.

Strategic Support

• Partner with recruiting leadership to develop innovative strategies for applicant generation and candidate conversion.
• Analyze recruiting trends, community engagement results, and hiring needs to recommend proactive solutions.
• Support special projects, startup initiatives, and recruiting efforts in other markets as business needs require.
• Serve as a resource for recruiters, operations leaders, and community partners regarding recruiting programs and outreach opportunities.

Success Measures

• Community partnerships established and maintained
• Applicant flow generated through outreach efforts
• Candidate conversion and onboarding completion rates
• Background processing and orientation scheduling timeliness
• OPR accuracy and compliance
• Hiring event participation and effectiveness
• Support provided to recruiting teams and operational partners
• Achievement of staffing goals across assigned markets

MINIMUM HIRING STANDARDS: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Driver certification. 
• Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone). 
• Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private). 
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States. 
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English. 
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED. 
• Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation. 

This version positions the role as a blend of Community Outreach Coordinator, Recruiting Operations Specialist, and Recruitment Support Partner, making it distinct from a traditional Recruiter while still directly impacting hiring results

Make an Impact at Securitas USA

Securitas USA employees come from all walks of life, bringing a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives. United by a shared purpose, we help make the world a safer place. We provide security services to meet the unique needs of our clients to help safeguard their people and assets.

At Securitas USA, our core values are the foundation of everything we do. Represented by the three red dots in our logo, Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness guide how we serve our clients, support our colleagues, and engage with our communities.

Integrity
We act with honesty, accountability, and professionalism in everything we do, and we foster a culture where transparency, respect, and ethical behavior are expected.

Vigilance
We stay alert, aware, and attentive to our surroundings. Through observing and reporting, our employees help identify potential risks and respond to situations that may impact safety and security.

Helpfulness
We are approachable and service-oriented, whether assisting a client, colleague, or member of the community.

Securitas USA is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. 

Reasonable Accommodation: Securitas USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Securitas USA will take steps to assure the people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact PrivacyRequests@securitasinc.com.