Background Screening Clerk

Job Summary

As a background screening clerk, your job is to conduct a background check and investigate potential situations of derogatory information that could prevent someone from gaining access to a nuclear facility.

The most important qualifications the right individual will possess are a strong work ethic and willingness to learn and grow. Producing a high‑quality product, consistently and on time, is essential. Above‑average computer skills (specifically Microsoft Office Suite) are a necessity. You must be able to communicate clearly and in a professional and respectful manner with customers, co‑workers, and managers, and value working as a team.

• Hard‑working and dependable
• Organized and detail oriented
• Ability to multi‑task
• Able to report to work on time everyday
• Flexible and ready to do whatever needs to get done
• Must pass a drug screening and background check
• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics
• Must be proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
• Excellent time management skills and proven ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn new skills with little help or correction after initial training

High‑school graduate or GED.

• Bachelor's degree or Comparable Experience
• Previous experience working as a background screener/vendor
• Computer data entry experience – Microsoft Office Suite necessary, 2+ years
• Customer service and/or Administrative Experience

• As a Level 1 Clerk you will conduct phone interviews with employers, schools, military personnel, and references. You will be responsible for recording detailed documentation of these calls.
• Compile notes and summaries in a clear, concise, and logical manner.
• Inspect incoming paperwork for accuracy; high attention to detail is required.
• Resolve inconsistencies while evaluating the data.
• Perform detailed self‑reviews of completed work.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of files and records.
• Assist in the maintenance of all background check process documents and reference materials.
• Ensure compliance with 10 CFR 73.56, NEI 03‑01 (current revision), 10 CFR 26 for all background investigations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering the company's mission.

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Overtime during heavy influx season. Must be available to work weekends during outage season. Day Shift position.

$15.00 per hour with time and a half when hours worked in excess of 40.

• In Person

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.