Background Screening Clerk

Background Screening Clerk

Dothan, AL 36303

Posted: 06/29/2026 Job Number: 2043 Pay Rate: 15.00

Job Description

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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

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.

Also, you must be:

• 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.

Educational/Technical Requirements:

High-school graduate or GED.

Preferred

Bachelorâs degree or Comparable Experience

Previous experience working as a background screener/vendor

Computer data entry experience â Microsoft Office Suite necessary. 2+ years

Customer service and/or Administrative Experience

Job Duties:

• 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.
• Ability to 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 companyâs mission.

Job Type/Hours:

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

Pay:

$15.00/hr with time and half when hours worked in excess of 40.

Work Location:

• In Person

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Physical Abilities

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

Meet Your Recruiter

Tallon Troiano

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