Description

The Recruiting and Background Specialist is a non-sworn employee who is responsible for the recruiting and hiring process at the Durango Police Department. This starts with developing innovative and engaging ways to advertise and market open employment positions within the department. The Recruiting and Background Specialist will represent the Durango Police Department at job fairs and other targeted recruiting opportunities where they will engage with prospective candidates or give presentations on the benefits of being a Durango Police Department employee. The Recruiting and Background Specialist will also screen applications for employment, invite qualified candidates to test, schedule and coordinate the testing, and conduct a background investigation on successful candidates.

Essential Job Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

• Must be able to obtain a CJIS Operator Serial Number and access to databases such as NCIC/CCIC.
• Attend and complete a Durango Police Department approved background investigator course specializing in the processing of police applicants;
• Review and analyze applications for employment for positions within the Durango Police Department and determine employment eligibility variables for specific positions;
• Ensure compliance with the Durango Police Department Policy Manual, Recruitment Standard Operating Procedures, City Human Resources hiring policies;
• Utilize various law enforcement restricted databases and resources (CLEAR, LINX, CJIS, NCIC, Credit Monitoring Institutes, social media sites, etc.) during the research and retrieval of an applicant’s background information and analyze information for disqualifiers;
• Coordinate and process all background requests as directed by Durango Police supervision;
• A PD vehicle will be provided for out of town travel, if a personal vehicle will often be utilized when traveling and mileage will be reimbursed. A reliable vehicle is necessary and a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history is required;
• As a condition of employment, you will be subjected to a pre-employment screening process that may include a polygraph examination, fingerprint-based records check, and a comprehensive background investigation to include interviews with references and past and present employers. The pre-employment screening process may be waived for current Durango Police Department personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements.

Fiscal Responsibilities: N/A.

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City Organization Duties and Responsibilities: *

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Represent the Department and City to other City staff and members of the public.

• Provide quality customer service to individuals needing directions or assistance.

Supervisory Relationships: Works under the direct supervision of the Administration Sergeant. Incumbent does not supervise other employees.

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JOB QUALIFICATIONS – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES*
Knowledge of:

• State and Federal laws pertaining to employment, to include laws pertaining to applicant reviews and equal employment standards.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping, especially pertaining to hiring and employment.
• Modern office methods, procedures, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records and reports.
• Current law enforcement recruiting best practices.

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Skill in: *

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Tracking and prioritizing candidate applications.
• Time management in order to advance candidates through the selection process in a timely manner.
• Proficient in the operation of a computer, basic data entry skills, and the ability to learn and use task specific software and databases.
• Type Operate a multi-line telephone system and direct calls, as necessary.
• at a speed necessary for successful job performance.

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• Maintaining complex and strategic relationships with various institutions and agencies that produce qualified candidates for open positions.
• Communicating in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.

Ability to:

• Pass a background investigation.
• Obtain CJIS OSN and access to NCIC/CCIC and maintain high integrity and strict confidentiality.
• Work the allocated hours of the position.
• Learn rules and regulations concerning confidential and personal information.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
• Use independent judgement and discretion to analyze and resolve problems.
• Establish and maintain effective networks and relationships with those contacted in the course of work and effectively interact and communication with others to achieve the recruiting goals of the organization.
• Analyze the effectiveness of recruiting efforts and perform a needs assessment with the goal of adapting and optimizing recruiting strategies and practices to achieve the organization’s recruiting goals.

Work Environment: Work is performed in both a typical indoor office setting as well as an outdoor environment with mild exposure to the elements; and is mostly sedentary with periods of mobility and light physical activity.

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Physical and Mental Requirements/Activities: *

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Will spend a large amount of time viewing a computer screen.
• Vocal communication and normal hearing are required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to effectively communicate with others via the phone, at meetings and to greet and assist visitors.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Frequent use of phone handset and repetitive use of hand & fingers to operate office equipment, use computer keyboard & computer mouse and to perform other office tasks.
• Ability to recognize occupational hazards in work activities and take safety precautions.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and following directions.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Experience: Two years (2) of experience in either; organizational hiring and onboarding to include background investigations OR general experience in general investigations, interviewing and fact finding pertaining to fraud, and/or law violations. Education specific to Human Resources and/or investigations may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Certification: Ability to pass a background investigation and obtain a CJIS Operator Serial Number for access to NCIC/CCIC and related databases.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.33 per hour

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