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SalaryPosting Date
03/04/24 Application Deadline
03/07/24 Pay Range
Min -1st Quartile -Mid - Max$20.15 - $23.12 - $26.08 - $32.00
Job Type
Unclassified Department
Sheriff About the Position
Are you passionate about Human Resources and looking for a new challenge? If you have administrative experience in Human Resources, we encourage you to apply for our Human Resources Specialist position at Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO)!
In this role, you will have the rewarding opportunity to support new hires and employees throughout their careers in law enforcement. You will ensure a smooth and efficient Human Resource process, directly impacting the MCSO’s ability to serve the community. You will provide paraprofessional, administrative and technical support in the Employment Services Section within the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Human Resources Division.
This is an in-office position (Teleworking is unavailable).
Ready to take your Human Resource skills to the next level and make a real impact? Join us today!
About the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO – become one with us!
Position Qualifications
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education
- Associate’s degree.
Experience
- One (1) year of specialized administrative experience in Human Resources.
OR
Combined education and experience qualifications
- Three (3) years of specialized administrative experience in Human Resources may substitute for the minimum qualifications.
Other requirements
- Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
- Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
- Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.
Our Preferred Candidate has
- Five (5) years of experience in a Human Resources environment processing new hires, onboarding, and offboarding.
Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:
- Growth and stability since 1871
- Exceptional work-life balance: consistent Monday-Friday in office schedule with weekends off
- Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month
- Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day
- Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
- Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
- 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcomingMCKids Clubto serve County employees and their families exclusively
- MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
- Access to free County gyms
- Learn more atBenefits Overview
Essential Job Tasks
(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
- Performs specialized Personnel clerical duties in centralized Human Resources Services Division.
- Reviews and processes personnel forms.
- Enters data or information into County and MCSO databases.
- Trains new employees in Employment Services processes.
- Provides customer service via telephone, email, and in person for employees, applicants, the public, law enforcement entities, and governmental agencies.
- Explains and responds to questions concerning personnel policies and procedures and a variety of Human Resources related subjects.
- Processes applicants for new hire and/or promotion.
- Provides documentation to Compensation Section for Placement in Range. Once range is provided, call Applicant and advise of offer; schedule appointment for orientation.
- Orders promotion supplies
- Attends and assists with promotion ceremony for both Sworn and Detention staff.
- Inventories and orders office supplies.
- Orders and returns files from Pre-Employment needed for Personnel Services.
- Conducts new employee orientation for potential applicants or new employees.
- Formulates reports, composes correspondence, memorandums, and forms.
- Communicates effectively with all levels of staff and the general public.
- Processes post-employment matters, such as new hire paperwork; address, name, dependent, marital status changes; and transfers, resignations/retirements/ AZ POST AA, A-1, TM and status change forms.
- Maintains records for inventory and issuance of identification cards, badges, parking cards, bus/light rail card, and County driver's license for employees.
- Processes and files confidential information in individual Personnel files and with County.
- Performs courier functions as needed. (both walking and driving a vehicle)
- Assists in problem solving regarding the administration of the personnel system.
- Prepares paperwork such as job requisitions, new hire forms, Personnel Action Forms (PAFs), Positions Management Forms (PMFs).
- Assists with preparation of documentation for recruiting of positions and forward to County for posting.
- Researches, develops, and implements special projects for department(s) as assigned by the Commander or Supervisor.
- Maintains a working knowledge of benefits provided through Maricopa County.
- Coordinates MCSO programs and events pertaining to Human Resources.
- Acts as liaison with County and MCSO staff.
- Works cooperatively in a team environment with MCSO and County employees.
- Uses logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions.
- Runs Criminal and Driver's License records checks.
- Assists with outside agency cross-certification with MCSO.
- Assists with maintaining office Preservation files.
- Is present at work site to perform assigned tasks at the times and dates scheduled and/or assigned by the supervisor.
Working Conditions
This is an in-office working position (teleworking is not available). Work occurs indoors and outdoors. Use of a vehicle and walking approximately four (4) street blocks. Tasks require managing time pressures and high work volumes with concentration and accuracy. Position requires ethical conduct and a professional demeanor.
The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.
Work Environment:
The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.
Work Environment:
- Indoors and outdoors. May encounter temperatures above 90 degrees and below 40 degrees
- May require confined areas and use of stairs or ladders
- May have exposure to high noise
Physical Environment:
- Sitting, standing and walking
- Driving a vehicle
- Speaking, hearing, seeing, and reading
- Distinguishing colors
- Bending, kneeling, and reaching
- Climbing, crouching and balancing
- Precise dexterity
- Lifting floor to waist twenty (20) pounds
- Lifting waist to shoulder of twenty (20) pounds
- Lifting shoulder to overhead of twenty (20) pounds
- Carrying a weight of twenty (20) pounds for a distance of various feet
- Pushing/pulling a weight of twenty (20) pounds for a distance of various feet
Social Environment:
- Working in conditions involving emergencies and may encounter traumatic subject matters
- Handling multiple or complicated tasks and frequently changing and unscheduled tasks
- Working under deadlines or time pressures with constant interruptions
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Decision making
- Concentration/vigilance
- Working in a team environment in close proximity with others
- May have to work in isolated conditions
- Handling high volume of work
- Public contact
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices regarding Federal and State regulations and laws related to Human Resource practices.
- General Human Resources classification procedures, objectives, and techniques; Compensation theories and processes.
- Principles and practices of personnel management.
- Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Structure and content of the English language including spelling, rules of composition and grammar.
Skill in:
- Using standard office equipment and software
- Oral Presentations to both small and large audiences
- Using software applications including spreadsheets, database and word-processing
Ability to:
- Communicate in verbal and written format effectively for the needs of the audience
- Establish and maintain successful working relationships
- Interpret and explain rules and regulations
- Organize workflow and work environment.
- Analyze problems and develop effective solutions.
- Exercise independent judgment within appropriate guidelines.
- Organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.
All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity and budgetary allowances.
All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity and budgetary allowances.
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Minimum Education
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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