What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Specialist position at Alachua County, FL - Sheriff's Office?
Salary : $42,352.13 - $67,706.08 Annually
Location : Sheriff's Admin Building, FL
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202500089
Department : Department of Administrative Services
Division : Human Resources Bureau
Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Description
Highly responsible position involving specialized, detailed, and confidential work in all areas of the Human Resources Bureau (HRB) including pre-screening, selection, and hiring, as well as all other pertinent personnel-related functions involving ACSO employees. Requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment, discretion, self-direction, and self-motivation.
Work is performed under the direction of the Human Resources On-Boarding Manager. Performance is evaluated through observation, results obtained, and appropriate employee performance appraisals.
Examples of Duties
- Post open position announcements on the ACSO Website
- Create open position announcements for in-house and outside postings
- Provide the public with information regarding employment opportunities at ACSO by telephone, e-mail, or in person
- Process returned employment applications or requests for information regarding current or past employees
- Ensure applicants provide all necessary supporting documentation
- Schedule and administer all applicable testing
- Schedule and notify applicants of polygraph tests, physical examinations, drug tests, psychological evaluations, oral board interviews, and all other tests required for employment
- Coordinate background investigations on applicants when applicable
- Ensure all supporting documentation gathered by the background investigator(s) is properly organized in the background investigation folder for Command Staff review
- Establish and maintain all applicant files
- Close out all applicant files not selected for employment
- Enter applicants approved for hire into the HR Module
- Maintain a sufficient supply of forms and any other necessary paperwork needed for the applicant / hiring process
- Perform daily clerical duties, i.e., collect and distribute mail, type letters, design forms, file applicant and employee material, make copies, scan, send faxes, etc. as required by the HRB
- This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of specific job functions or tasks does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the position.
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : High School / GEDRequiredAssociate's DegreePreferredBachelor's DegreePreferredPreferred Major(s) : Public Administration, Human Resources, or other related field
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING :
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who work 20 hours or more a week. These benefits include health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending account, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Most of our benefits are aligned with the Alachua County's We also offer cutting edge and comprehensive training available for law enforcement.
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office gives preference in employment / appointment to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants with disabilities will be reasonably accommodated in the application process. Minorities and protected classes are encouraged to apply.
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
Do you possess a current, valid Florida driver's license or would you be able to obtain one prior to your start if hired?
Have you sold, delivered, or trafficked illegal drugs for profiting purposes within the last five (5) years?
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
If you have served in the military, have you received a Dishonorable Discharge?
Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft office (Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint) proficiency?
This position requires an individual be 18 years of age. Will you be at least 18 years of age within the next six months?
Have you been convicted of a DUI in the last 5 years?
Have you tried, used, sold or experimented with Marijuana in the last 90 days? If yes, please list last date of use or sale.
Do you have any expunged cases?
Do you have a current, valid medical marijuana card?
Have you used, tried or experimented with any illegal drug / controlled substance, other than marijuana, within the last year?
Are you able to type 35 Correct Words Per Minute?
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Salary : $42,352 - $67,706