Security Administrator

Ottawa - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Company

Versaterm is a global public safety solutions company helping agencies transform how they serve their communities. Since 1977 weve been building an ecosystem of intuitive tools designed for public safety agencies forensic labs court systems schools and other institutions. Through purposeful integrations and a selective growth strategy we focus on improving workflows to help our customers achieve more efficient operations better service and more just outcomes.

Our teams are driven by innovation expertise and an unwavering commitment to customer success. As we continue to grow and expand our ecosystem youll have the opportunity to contribute to solutions that enhance community safety and transform the future of public safety technology. If youre passionate about making a meaningful difference wed love to hear from you.

The Role

The Security Administrator is a trusted business partner who is responsible for conducting and maintaining employee background checks and client security clearances. This is a crucial role that contributes to the provision of a safe and secure working environment and supports the companys commitment to facilitate clients security requirements. Through oversight of background checks and security clearances the individual minimizes the opportunity for fraud misconduct and identity theft by confirming the validity of prospective and current employee criminal records education employment history and other aspects of their backgrounds. This job posting is being used to fill an existing vacancy.

What You Do

Document follow and maintain standard operating procedures for obtaining background checks and security clearances.
Coordinate and process background checks and/or security clearances as required.
Track all clearances document submissions follow-ups and employee notifications.
Maintain a system to support the renewal of security clearances and background checks.
Ensure all employees are up to date on CJIS Online Security Awareness Certification.
Ensure all employees are up to date on background checks and/or security clearances
Notify required clients of employee terminations to initiate cancellation of site clearances.
Provide recommendations for continuous process improvements to the screening process.
Maintain physical and electronic records.
Ensure related information and files are properly safeguarded and only accessed on a need-to-know basis.
Performs other related duties as assigned to support team objectives departmental needs and overall organizational priorities.

What You Bring

Bachelors degree or diploma in Business Administration Human Resources Criminal Justice or a related field or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in security administration background screening or a compliance focused role.
Knowledge of security clearance processes (e.g. CJIS PWGSC/PSPC private background check providers) and employee background checks.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple processes maintain records and meet deadlines.
High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding sensitive information.
Excellent communication skills to coordinate with employees clients and internal stakeholders.
Ability to work as a team as well as independently on assigned tasks.
Proficiency with spreadsheets record-keeping systems and standard office software.
Ability to identify process improvements and implement procedural efficiencies.

This position requires a security clearance from the Government of Canada. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and must successfully obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance. Please note that specific customer contracts may impose additional security verification requirements. Obtaining and maintaining all required security clearances is a condition of employment. For more information on the Government of Canadas security screening process please visit Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Versaterm is committed to fair and equitable compensation that is competitive consistent and aligned with the value each role contributes to our organization. The starting salary for this position will be dependent upon many factors such as the successful candidates skills experience education training as well as internal equity market data and business addition to base salary and our comprehensive benefits offering some roles may also be eligible for variable compensation such as incentive plans or discretionary performance bonuses.

Versaterm does not use AI in the recruitment process. All stages of recruitment decisions are lead by people including our qualified acquisition team and our experienced hiring managers.

Versaterm is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity diversity inclusion and a barrier-free workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process and apply to the terms and conditions of employment. For more information please contact.

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The CompanyVersaterm is a global public safety solutions company helping agencies transform how they serve their communities. Since 1977 weve been building an ecosystem of intuitive tools designed for public safety agencies forensic labs court systems schools and other institutions. Through purposef...