Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Educational Technology, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
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:
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Physical Abilities
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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Tallon Troiano
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