Police Recruitment

Pay range is $ per hour DOQ

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:  
1.    Coordinates the implementation of the department's recruitment process, including preparation of job advertisements and postings, collection of applications and resumes, prescreening of applicants utilizing measurable objectives, checking applicant references, coordinating interviews in cooperation with hiring manager and interview panel, escorting applicants to interviews, participating in interviews as requested or directed, communicating with applicants who are not selected, arranging for background checks and physicals, and communicating offers to selected candidates. 

2.    Serves as department's primary staff assigned to manage the City's recruitment and application software system; responsible for organizing and maintaining records related to recruitment and hiring, including applications for employment, interview records, etc.  

3.    Upon completion of training, conduct background investigations according to Department needs.

4.    Analyzes recruitment process performance and prepares timely reports to include dashboards and measures based upon identified benchmarks and objectives; prepares recommendations for changes to the recruitment process and implements changes as assigned. 

5.    Participates in the development and maintenance of the organization's recruiting strategy; represents Department in community activities to include career fairs, professional organizations, networking opportunities, public events and academic institutions. 

6.    Conducts research and analysis into effective recruitment strategies, trends and resources; presents findings on a periodic basis. 

7.    Keeps abreast of laws and regulations related to hiring and applications; works in conjunction with Director of Human Resources to ensure compliance.

8.    Identifies, applies for and ensures compliance for Department grants. 
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
1.    Must be a United States citizen or authorized alien worker.
2.    Associates degree required; Bachelor's Degree in human resources, public administration, business management or a closely related field preferred; and   
3.    Five years of administrative/office experience required, with public sector experience preferred.
4.    Credible work history.
5.    No felony convictions or commission of or participation in any felony crime, whether detected or not.
6.    No ongoing or repetitious history of committing or participating in Misdemeanor crimes, whether detected or not.
7.    If applicable, must pass required testing.
 *Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
 
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: 
1.    Working knowledge of human resources practices and principles.  
2.    Working knowledge of employment law, standard principles, practices, methods and techniques of personnel administration, policy development and enforcement principles of compensation, classification and benefit administration. 
3.    Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, applicant tracking systems and HRIS systems. 
4.    Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
5.    Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. 
6.    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, outside individuals, including candidates for employment and recruitment resources, or the public as needed. 
7.    Ability to accurately record information, maintain records, plan and organize data. 
 
EOE