The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is hiring a Human Resources Specialist for a highly responsible, detailed, and confidential position within the Human Resources Bureau. You will perform specialized work across all personnel functions, focusing on applicant pre-screening, selection, and hiring. Work is performed under the direction of the Human Resources On-Boarding Manager.

What You'll Do

Post open position announcements on the ACSO website and create them for in-house and external postings.
Provide information to the public regarding employment opportunities via telephone, email, or in person.
Process returned employment applications and requests for information concerning current or past employees.
Ensure applicants provide all necessary supporting documentation.
Schedule and administer all applicable pre-employment testing.
Schedule and notify applicants of required steps including polygraph tests, physical exams, drug tests, psychological evaluations, and oral board interviews.
Coordinate background investigations on applicants when applicable.
Ensure all supporting documentation from background investigators is properly organized for Command Staff review.
Establish and maintain all applicant files.
Close out files for applicants not selected for employment.
Enter applicants approved for hire into the HR Module.
Maintain a sufficient supply of forms and paperwork needed for the applicant and hiring process.
Perform daily clerical duties including collecting and distributing mail, typing letters, designing forms, filing, copying, scanning, and sending faxes as required.

What We're Looking For

A High School diploma or GED.
Two (2) or more years of customer service experience.
Ability to type 35 Correct Words Per Minute (CWPM) or better.
Successful completion of any associated clerical testing.
Good knowledge of clerical practices and office machines.
Knowledge of the most current software program(s) utilized by ACSO or the ability to learn them within three (3) months.
A current, valid Florida driver’s license.
Public Notary certification or the ability to attain it within three (3) months.
Completion of a 40-hour Police Applicant Background Investigation class within twelve (12) months.
Ability to sit or stand for moderate periods and work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to see and hear at a normal range.
Ability to speak, read, and write English understandably.
Ability to ambulate independently.
Ability to lift and carry 15 pounds.
Ability to push and pull light to moderate loads.
Ability to bend and stoop.
Manual dexterity.
Ability to drive a vehicle.