Human Resources Specialist

Salary : $57,699.20 - $66,019.20 Annually

Location : 6010 Cattleridge Blvd, Sarasota FL 34232

Job Type : CIVILIAN

Job Number : 2025-00120

Division / Bureau : HR Bureau

Section (Cost Center) : HR-PERSONNEL

Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

All applicants are required to upload the following documents with their application submission : Drivers License with current address, signed Social Security card, birth certificate issued by state or local government authority, High School diploma / GED, College transcript, DD214 Member-4, Name change documents, FDLE certification documents (certified positions), official arrest / charge documents. If a document does not apply to you, please upload an attachment with N / A, if a document is unavailable at the time of application, please list status of documentation (ordered, requested, in search of, etc.) If documentation is not received, your application will not be processed for further consideration.

SCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description

Under the immediate supervision of the Human Resources Director, 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 eligibly 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, and performs other related work as requested.

General Description of Duties

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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years' of related work experience
• 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

Annual Work Hours 2080

Long Term Salary $80,579.20

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

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 accomodation(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.

The SCSO now offers free, onsite, confidential mental health counseling services to all employees in addition to traditional EAP services.

Do you have a minimum of 2 years related work experience that has occurred within the last 24 months?

Have you used, tried, tasted, experimented with or possessed any illegal drugs, prescriptions not prescribed to you, or marijuana (or its derivatives) even in a state marijuana was legal within the last 12 months prior to this application?

Do you have any tattoos on your head, scalp, face, neck, or hands?

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Salary : $57,699 - $66,019