Screening Officer

SGS

Key Responsibilities

• Background Screening & Verifications
• Conduct end-to-end background checks, including:
  • Employment history verification
  • Education and qualification verification
  • CV consistency and gap analysis
  • Reference checks
  • Identity verification
  • Public record and open-source checks (as required)
• Validate information using reliable sources and approved methodologies and tools
• Identify discrepancies, red flags, or inconsistencies and document findings clearly

Case Management & Reporting

• Manage multiple screening cases simultaneously while respecting deadlines
• Produce clear, structured, and factual screening
• Ensure all findings are evidence-based, objective, and defensible
• Escalate potential risks or concerns to management when required

Compliance & Data Protection

• Ensure full compliance with:
  • Data protection regulations (GDPR or equivalent)
  • Internal information security policies (ISO 27001 aligned)
  • Compliance requirements
• Handle sensitive personal data with the highest level of confidentiality
• Follow documented processes for data storage, access control, and retention

Client & Internal Coordination

• Liaise with internal teams to clarify screening requirements
• Professionally follow up with candidates or third parties for verification purposes
• Maintain accurate case records and audit trails