Sheriff Hiring Specialist

Under supervision of the Sergeant, coordinates the hiring and recruiting functions for the Sheriff’s Department.Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
 

• Coordinates the recruitment process; monitors hiring process to assure adherence to hiring policies and procedures; coordinates and monitors recruitment program and interview process.
• Assists employees and management with the interpretation and correct application of County hiring policies, procedures and programs while exercising the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Prepares and processes New Hire documentation; maintains and updates confidential employee personnel files; maintains absolute confidentiality of all work-related matters, personnel records and information.
• Reviews changes in Wyoming Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program services, rules, regulations and policies related to hiring practices and standards.
• Maintains and updates applicant records, including recruitment software
• Assists and interacts with other Sheriff’s personnel, County departments, outside organizations and businesses, and Federal, state and local law enforcement organizations in order to accomplish tasks.
• Coordinates new hire medical, psychological and polygraph examinations.
• Conducts background investigations on potential candidates.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

 Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration Public Administration or Human Resources; AND 2 years year’s Human Resources and recruiting experience, OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience.  Must pass a thorough background investigation; must have a valid driver’s license.

• Knowledge of Sheriff’s Department and Laramie County policies and procedures
• Knowledge of County, state and Federal laws, statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations governing personnel activities and training functions.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel recruiting and records management.

 

• Skill in recruiting applicants in accordance with established employment practices and methods.
• Skill in monitoring and controlling the confidentiality of human resources database, files and reports.
• Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and software applications.
• Skill in following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
• Skill in working independently or as a team member

Salary : $22 - $25