JJ Certified Hiring Specialist- Lenior

at  North Carolina North Carolina Dept of Public Safety

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position is responsible for the Criminal Justice employment processing of applicants for all certified positions assigned to the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. This position may be assigned to process non-certified candidates.
This position will conduct thorough review of applicant information (application, previous employment documentation, DCI background check, military discharge documentation) to ensure that the applicant is eligible for employment in a Criminal Justice and DPS policy/standards. Any additional documentation that may be needed from the applicant shall be requested. This position will contact applicants and schedule for the Criminal Justice (CJ) processing appointments.
This position must obtain fingerprint and DCI Operator Certification as well as be a Notary Public. Requires the ability to run, read, and interpret a thorough DCI background check.
This position must also administer pre-employment testing, contact medical vendors as needed, consult with managers and subject matter experts on complex issues, and respond to a wide variety of questions from applicants and work location managers.
Responsible for calling out approvals to hire and obtaining start dates from work locations. This position requires close interaction with HR staff and managers with Juvenile Justice. Maintains applicant hiring records in Smartsheet, and internal spreadsheets.
Responsible for high volume work and the ability to meet deadlines to help ensure critical vacancies are filled in a timely manner. Failure to process applicants in a timely manner and/or failure to conduct a thorough review of the applicant’s record may result in a public safety risk as positions are not filled or Criminal Justice functions cannot be performed. Will handle other projects as assigned.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Normal business hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm. Applicants must be willing to use a state vehicle to travel to various work locations to process candidates.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANTS MUST DOCUMENT ON THE APPLICATION THAT THEY POSSESS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Demonstrated experience processing Pre and Post Employment paperwork for examination and review.
• Experience reviewing paperwork for errors and missing information.
• Experience working with databases to track applicant and position information.
• Documented experience planning and organizing workloads under strict deadlines.

Management Preferences:

• Knowledge of OSHR policies related to employment.
• Knowledge of Criminal Justice Standards requirements for Certified Juvenile Justice Job classes.
• Knowledge of Juvenile Justice, a Division of the Department of Public Safety.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Associate’s degree, typically in Human Resources or relevant field from an appropriately accredited institution and 1 year of experience required;
OR
2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources;
OR
equivalent combination or education and experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

• • Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader), applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
    For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Kassia White at kassia.white@ncdps.gov

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