How to hire a securities clerk

How to hire a securities clerk, step by step

Here's a step-by-step securities clerk hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a securities clerk job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new securities clerk
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a securities clerk, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A securities clerk's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, securities clerks from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of securities clerks and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Securities Clerk	Description	Hourly rate
   Securities Clerk	Financial clerks do administrative work for many types of organizations. They keep records, help customers, and carry out financial transactions.	$12-20
   Clerk	Clerks are responsible for many of the general administrative tasks in the office. They are in charge of manning office telephone lines, managing incoming and outgoing mails, filing paperwork and other needed records, scheduling and documenting meetings, typing out documents when needed, disseminating memos and other official announcements, and keeping an inventory of office equipment and supplies... Show more	$11-18
   General Clerk	General clerks are responsible for a variety of miscellaneous and administrative tasks within an organization. These include answering and transferring calls, sorting and delivering incoming emails, and scheduling appointments... Show more	$12-19

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Data Entry
   • Security Procedures
   • Security Clearance
   • DOD
   • Office Equipment
   • Direct Calls
   • DSS
   • Security Systems
   • Adjudication System
   • JPAS
   • Telephone Interviews
   • Law Enforcement
   • OPM
   • Background Checks

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   Responsibilities:

   • Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
   • Use PowerPoint to write slides to use in briefings.
   • Track individual personal clearances using spreadsheets and the JPAS system.
   • Grant accesses as needed in JPAS, owning/servicing JPAS clearance records as needed.
   • Accompany officers in the field in effort to serve active warrants and subpoenas.
   • Assign points to driver's licenses and monitor accrual for excessive points per DOD traffic regulations.

   More securities clerk duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your securities clerk job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A securities clerk can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, securities clerks' average salary in florida is 31% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level securities clerks 38% less than senior-level securities clerks.
   • Certifications. A securities clerk with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a securities clerk's salary.

   Average securities clerk salary

   $16.37hourly

   $34,048 yearly

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   Entry-level securities clerk salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average securities clerk salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$38,871	$19
   2	Illinois	$36,481	$18
   3	Nevada	$36,412	$18
   4	Maryland	$34,563	$17
   5	Louisiana	$32,746	$16
   6	California	$31,285	$15
   7	Texas	$31,060	$15
   8	Oklahoma	$30,507	$15
   9	Arizona	$30,103	$14
   10	Georgia	$29,143	$14
   11	Indiana	$28,500	$14
   12	Alabama	$27,101	$13
   13	Florida	$26,866	$13

   Average securities clerk salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	New York State Restaurant Association	$40,396	$19.42
   2	Allied Universal	$34,047	$16.37
   3	Memorial Health	$33,873	$16.29	2
   4	The GEO Group	$33,752	$16.23	17
   5	Memorial Health Systems Corporation	$33,733	$16.22	4
   6	Memorial Hospital	$33,550	$16.13	1
   7	Ilitch Holdings	$30,322	$14.58
   8	Ivy Tech Community College	$30,252	$14.54	2
   9	Monarch Casino & Resort	$28,511	$13.71
   10	MGM Resorts International	$26,418	$12.70	3

4. Writing a securities clerk job description

   A securities clerk job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a securities clerk job description:

   Securities clerk job description example

   Salary: $32k - $34k a year; Full Time with Full Benefits

   ***Candidates must be eligible for a Public Trust Clearance; Active suitability clearance strongly desired** *

   Competencies

   1. Customer Service

   2. Problem Solving/Analysis

   3. Detail Oriented

   4. Communication Proficiency

   5. Ethical Conduct

   6. Technical Capacity

   7. Time Management

   8. Computer Familiarity

   9. Capable of working independently

   Job Requirements:

   Required Education, Experience and Skills
   HS diploma and 1 year experience in related subject area, and at least 1-year experience working in a federal government environment or professional office setting is preferred. (Education can be substituted with years of experience in this field of expertise.) Must have familiarity with the process of obtaining badges and or security processing and fingerprinting. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and have experience with Excel and Outlook. Must have exemplary customer service skills

   Responsibilities including but not limited to:

   Support the daily operation of the units to which they are assigned and limited USCIS personnel in the immediate area to issue, sponsor, enroll, revoke, recover, and destroy Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards.
   Create, maintain, and run reports on card production and access control using various methods to track documents, log books and electronic databases. Tracking and reporting of all card number of cards issued, revoked, recovered, and destroyed is required
   Provide fingerprinting services for authorized DHS personnel using appropriate fingerprinting equipment and supplies. Tracking and reporting number of fingerprint sets is required. ·
   Take photos and process personnel data upon request for customers needing credentials, and advise customers of next steps once credentials are ready for pick up.
   Process visitor requests, including issuance and collection of visitor badges, and maintain logs of visitors. Confirm authorized access via National Facility Access Request database. Issue parking decals and process and update parking decal requests.

   Company DescriptionVeteran-owned staffing and recruiting firm since 1993.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right securities clerk for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your securities clerk job on Zippia to find and recruit securities clerk candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit securities clerks, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new securities clerk

   Once you've found the securities clerk candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new securities clerk first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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