Job Description:
Under the immediate supervision of the Personnel Manager, the Human Resources Specialist performs a variety of clerical activities; reviews and evaluates employment applications, administers, scores and records employment examinations; schedules applicant appointments such as fitness assessments, psychological assessments, medical evaluations, etc. Prepares recruitment eligibility lists, maintains multiple databases to ensure all data and records are preserved in compliance with accreditation standards, public records law, and agency policy; Maintains confidential, electronic personnel files, including preparing/updating employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, etc.; Interacts with and assists a high volume of clients (including applicants, employees, vendors, other law enforcement agencies, etc.) in person, via telephone, and email; Provides Human Resources information; Responds to inquiries regarding job duties, responsibilities, benefits, schedules, working conditions, promotion opportunities, etc.; Verifies employment status, updates procedures as needed, assists with employee/Human Resources projects, attends recruitment events (some recruiting events are on weekends and after hours); Assists Background investigators with initial background investigation processing and information gathering, and performs other related work as requested.
Tasks:
Complete assignment as directed; maintain work areas; maintain general orders; complete, update, submit required reports/documents/forms; receive, route, and disperse telephone calls/messages; compose and type correspondence, reports, and other materials; schedule appointments/meetings; generate and update agency employee list; maintain and update files/reports/documentation; schedule special events; fingerprint persons; administer pre-employment tests; supervise employee application process; update and maintain all employee/auxiliary unit records and personnel transactions; enter registrations or changes into CJSTC=ATMS; process employment application; process enrollment paperwork for new employee/reservist; enter and update personnel database system as required; maintain and update personnel and applicant file log; generate and maintain EEO statistic; purge application/files; conduct recruitment activities; advise on open enrollment/coverage changes; process member health insurance changes; handle/resolve health insurance eligibility problems; provide insurance related assistance; and maintain adequate insurance/benefits supplies.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Two years of related work experience. (The term "experience," refers to active full-time employment, either in the same position, or directly related to the position applied for. The experience must have occurred within three (3) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.)Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional discretion. Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Ability to accurately enter and/or retrieve information from various computers systems and/or programs in a timely manner. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Proficient in the use of computer and office equipment to perform position tasks. Ability to maintain multiple calendars and effectively schedule appointments. Ability to multi-task and work independently. Ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written, demonstrating an awareness for human diversity to citizens and colleagues.
Additional Information:
PG 02 Annual Hours Worked 2080 Long Term Salary Cap $81,619.20 The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office requires all employees to have either an associates degree, 60 equivalent hours from an accredited college or university or the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. The Wonderlic Basic Skills Test measures verbal and quantitative skills. Sworn Law Enforcement and Corrections Deputies must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 267 and Quantitative - 241. Civilians must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 248 and Quantitative - 241.*Law Enforcement Deputies/Recruits must meet additional requirements to qualify. Local institution to administer the Wonderlic: Suncoast Technical College 941-924-1365 ext. 62322. Fee $40 Hours of Operations: Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 3:00pm Friday 7:30am to 2:00pm. TESTING IS SCHEDULED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.If you are out of town, please contact your local technical institute. A complete report of passing scores must be submitted directly to the SCSO.In compliance with the American Disabilities Act should you require any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the exam process, please advise the administering office and supply documentation so they may attempt to satisfy any special needs expeditiously. If chosen for processing you will be required to submit to the following screening procedures: a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, medical examinations, drug and tobacco screening, psychological examination (certified and communications positions). By submitting this application you are agreeing to have a background investigator with the SCSO review any social networking websites that you might belong to. If you are not willing to submit to the above mentioned procedures, please do not submit an application. Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency. Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year. SCSO Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR BENEFITS BOOK The SCSO now offers free, onsite, confidential mental health counseling services to all employees in addition to traditional EAP services.
