What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Recruiter position at St. Louis County?
An employee in this position will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment related to recruitment activities. The Recruiter will find qualified applicants to fill open professional staff positions in the Department. The Recruiter will work to understand job requirements to ensure candidates are a good fit for the position. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with candidates and stakeholders are necessary.
Duty Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (occasionally adjusted based on required work schedule).
This is a non-commissioned position. Per the Department's Collective Bargaining Agreement, newly hired employees who do not possess corresponding experience will start at the base starting pay listed in this posting.
This position will remain open until filled.
- Effectively manage a large database of applicants, ensuring frequent communication.
- Attend job fairs to attract a more diverse range of qualified applicants at local and out-of-town events.
- Liaise with local and out-of-town officials of colleges and universities to recruit students from various school programs. This will also require occasional out-of-town travel.
- Build relationships with community-based organizations for recruiting services.
- Increase Department employees' participation in recruitment activities through new and existing programs.
- Publicly portray an enthusiastic and positive image of the Department and its employees.
- Innovate and implement new recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of applicants.
- Host career fairs and attend zoom conferences.
- Maintain positive relationships with contacts made in the field.
- Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Effective time management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to recommend and implement innovative recruitment practices and programs to achieve recruitment success.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other law enforcement agencies in the exchange of information.
- Familiarization with various social networking applications and web-based employment sites.
- Ability to establish and maintain contact with school, business, military and community-based organizations to attract a diverse group of qualified applicants.
- Ability to comfortably speak and interact in small and large group settings, as well as, through various mass communication outlets, such as television and radio programs.
- Familiarization with marketing strategies to reach a broad range of the population.
Training and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or similar is preferred.
Preference is given to candidates with at least two (2) years of experience in recruiting, preferably on a large, multi-location scale.
An employee in this job will receive a department cell phone, laptop and take-home vehicle.
The St. Louis County Police Department offers tuition reimbursement and education incentives for professional staff employees who possess a degree of higher education from an accredited institution. The education pay incentive only applies if the degree is not a position requirement. They shall receive the following addition to their base rate of pay:
Associate's degree: $1,200/year
Bachelor's degree: $2,400/year
Master's degree: $4,800/year
Doctorate degree: $7,200/year
CITIZENSHIP: Citizen of the United States or valid work permit, and apply for citizenship when eligible.
AGE LIMITS: Eighteen (18) years of age at the time of appointment.
EDUCATION: Educational requirements and skills will be determined by the position classification.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG GUIDELINES: Any illegal adult use or possession of a controlled substance, including marijuana, within one year prior to employment. The word “drug” refers to any type of controlled substance for which you do not have a prescription; to include marijuana in all forms (edibles, gummies, or any other product containing THC).
TATTOO POLICY: Applicants and Department employees shall not display tattoos that are visible on the face, neck, head or hands. Visible tattoos on other areas of the body may be displayed with Department approval.
ARREST: Must be free from conviction of a felony or a Class "A" misdemeanor.
MILITARY: Must not have a "Dishonorable" discharge or "Bad Conduct" discharge if having served in the military. All "Other Than Honorable" discharges will be reviewed on an individual basis.
COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCESS
Under the regulations of the Police Department, all appointments to the St. Louis County Police Department are made on the basis of a continuously open, competitive hiring process conducted under the supervision of the Personnel Services Unit. Each applicant must successfully complete each stage of the selection process before becoming eligible to proceed to the next step.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Board of Police Commissioners resolved that subject to all applicable State and Federal statutory or judicial exemptions, all qualified applicants for employment and/or advancement, whether commissioned or civilian, shall be given equal opportunity for consideration, selection, appointment and retention, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or political affiliation.
Salary : $48,194 - $86,757
