SECURITY SPECIALIST

About the role

Will perform the security background checks on all personnel requiring unescorted access at a plant. Also involved with in-processing of individuals during peak/outage periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical duties in support of security investigations, re-investigations and functions in order to determine trustworthiness of individuals who will work or provide services for the company
• Mitigate security and compliance risks associated with insider threats (e.g. fraud, theft, domestic terrorism, workplace violence, and reputational damage) by performing personnel risk assessments and adjudicating background investigations
• Follow regulatory procedures and controls (e.g., NERC, FERC) to ensure that necessary background investigations are conducted for employees, applicants for employment, and contractors
• Serve as an advisor on background investigation security concepts and policies and provide interpretation and guidance
• Manage daily background checks, monitor progress, analyze sensitive/complex cases, research data, prepare reports, and adjudicate results/recommend hiring decisions with HR/Legal
• Work with third-party background screening vendors; Sterling First Advantage is currently used

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma
• Must have 3 - 5 years of previous customer service or administrative experience
• Bachelor's preferred; 2-5 years investigation/analyst experience ideal
• Must have Excel, Outlook, PC/Desktop skills, knowledge of physical security, audits/compliance, strong analytical ability, organization, multitasking, and excellent written/verbal communication
• Project management experience preferred
• Strong third-party background investigation/vendor experience is a major plus
• Background: Investigations, Security/compliance, Risk, HR, Talent Acquisition/recruiting are all acceptable
• Energy experience is helpful but not required; candidates from other industries can be considered
• Must be able to pivot between tasks, identify issues, speak up when something doesn't look right, and handle investigations that may become more complex

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
• Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
• 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

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