Certified Hiring Specialist – Juvenile Justice

Job title:

Certified Hiring Specialist – Juvenile Justice

Company

State of North Carolina

Job description

Description of WorkThis position is for the Department of Public Safety – Juvenile Justice Central Office; located in Raleigh, Wake County, NC.This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on 8/25/2024.Normal business hours are 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Applicants must be willing to use a state vehicle to travel to various work locations to process candidates. Teleworking is NOT an option at this time.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 certified position. This position requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of the 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 schedules for the Criminal Justice (CJ) processing appointments.This position must obtain fingerprint and DCI Operator certification as well as receive Notary Public Commission within one month of hire. 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 NEOGov and internal spreadsheets.Will handle other projects as assigned.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.This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with .Note to Current State Employees:The salary grade for this position is NC07. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.About Juvenile Justice:The Juvenile Justice Section is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. Click to learn more about the North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s Juvenile Justice Overview. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina’s youth, we would welcome you to be part of the team.About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor. Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol. Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor’s Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesThe Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: and . (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Documented experience with employment recruitment, hiring, application processing, and/or onboarding new employees.

• Experience reviewing applications to determine qualifications and/or eligibility for employment.

• Experience working with databases to track applicant and/or position information.

• Documented experience planning and/or 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.

• Experience in using NEOGov (Insight and OHC).

• Knowledge of Juvenile Justice, a Division of the Department of Public Safety.

Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome 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 for details.Associate’s degree, typically in Human Resources or relevant field from an appropriately accredited institution and 1 year of experience required;or2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience.Supplemental and Contact InformationThe 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.
• If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice – Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements:
• The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.” Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention:
• Per

, 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 . This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.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 Ariana Garcia at [email protected].NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

Expected salary

$34936 – 61137 per year

Location

Wake County, NC

Job date

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:50:50 GMT

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