• Application Deadline:
• Position: Verification / Background Check Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Rivers




• City Port Harcourt




• Job Field Security / Intelligence 
  
  

Job Summary

• A verification officer in a recruitment agency is responsible for thoroughly checking and validating the information provided by potential candidates on their resumes and applications, including employment history, educational qualifications, references, and criminal background checks, to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies before a candidate is presented to a client for potential employment.

Responsibilities

Data collection:

• Contacting previous employers, educational institutions, and reference providers to verify details provided by candidates on their applications.

Background checks:

• Conducting criminal background checks through authorized agencies to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Document verification:

• Reviewing and validating copies of certificates, degrees, and other supporting documents to confirm authenticity.

Discrepancy identification:

• Identifying any inconsistencies or discrepancies between information provided by candidates and the verification results.

Reporting:

• Preparing detailed reports outlining verification findings, including any potential red flags, for the recruiter to review.

Communication:

• Communicating with candidates to clarify any discrepancies or request additional information as needed.

Compliance adherence:

• Ensuring all verification processes comply with relevant data protection regulations and company policies.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail: Ability to carefully review and analyze information to identify inconsistencies.


• Excellent communication skills: Effective communication with candidates, previous employers, and other relevant parties to gather accurate information.


• Research skills: Ability to conduct thorough research to verify information through various channels.


• Data analysis: Analyzing verification results to identify patterns or potential issues


• Problem-solving skills: Ability to address discrepancies and resolve any verification challenges.


• Compliance knowledge: Understanding of data protection laws and relevant recruitment regulations.