Criminal Justice Hiring Specialist

If you are a current employee of the Department of Adult Correction (DAC) with HR hiring experience, we encourage you to apply for the position of Criminal Justice Hiring Specialist (Human Resources Technician II) at the Raleigh Regional Employment Office (RREO) in Raleigh NC (Wake County).

The Criminal Justice Hiring Specialist will oversee the employment processing of applicants for all certified positions assigned to the Raleigh Regional Employment Office to include Correctional Officers, Correctional Case Managers, Correctional Food Service Officers, Probation/Parole Officers, etc.

• Position conducts a thorough review of applicant information including but not limited to the employment application, previous employment and certification documentation, (ensuring applicant is eligible for certified position) criminal background check, military discharge documentation, etc.

•  Position must obtain fingerprint and DCI Operator certification as well as Notary Public appointment.

• Requires the ability to run, read, and interpret a thorough DCI background check.

•  Position assigns and proctors pre-employment testing and contacts medical vendors as needed.

• Consults with managers and subject matter experts on complex issues and responds to a wide variety of questions from applicants and work location managers.

• Responsible for hiring approvals and obtaining start dates from work locations. This requires close interaction with HR staff and managers at various DAC work locations.

•  Position conducts salary administration for entry level certified positions and maintains applicant hiring records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other internal databases.

• Responsible for high volume workload and the ability to meet deadlines to ensure critical vacancies are filled in a timely manner.

• This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Normal business hours are 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Must be able to travel overnight and work overtime as needed.

This is a Repost.  Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to re-apply. The 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 the Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Demonstrated experience with Criminal Justice and DAC policies/standards with hiring certified positions.

• Demonstrated knowledge working with databases to track applicant and/or position information, such as ATS or EMS.

• Requires the ability to obtain fingerprint and DCI Operator certification and Notary Public appointment.

This is an Internal Posting open ONLY for current North Carolina Department of Adult Correction employees and eligible RIF Candidates from NC State Government. To include eligible current Temporary Employees.

Associate s degree, typically in Human Resources or relevant field from an appropriately accredited institution and 1 year of experience required;

or

2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience.The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, the Division of Community Supervision and the Division of Rehabilitation & Reentry.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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.

DAC 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 the 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 position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements:  Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction 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 for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).

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.

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