City of Colorado Springs · 1 week ago
HR Technician I - Recruiting and Advancement Unit
The City of Colorado Springs is seeking a Human Resources Technician I to join their Recruiting and Advancement Unit. This role is integral to the hiring process for the Colorado Springs Police Department, providing administrative and technical support in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to the Recruiting and Advancement Unit
Assist with the civilian and sworn background process to include coordinating fingerprinting, polygraph, psychological testing, and medical appointments; runs NCIC/CCIC queries and credit reports on candidates; prepares background check paperwork and background files
Coordinates and facilitates administrative meetings with both sworn and civilian candidates. Proctors necessary testing
Track candidate progress through the background process and ensure they are progressing through all the steps. Alerts the HR Supervisor to issues in the process such as candidates being unresponsive
Reviews incoming documentation for completeness, refers irregularities to specific investigators and/or the HR Supervisor for review
Reviews/validates transcripts to ensure applicants meet minimum educational requirements
Scan/file documents into background files and software, and maintain and archives files
Responds to routine questions from applicants regarding the background processes
Responds to routine questions and requests from the background investigators and polygraph examiners to include assistance with computer programs
Coordinate and maintain supplies for the Unit
Sort and distribute mail daily
Provide high-level customer service to both internal and external customers via phone, email, and walk-ins regarding background process
Provides administrative support to the Human Resources Supervisor in the way of researching, preparing, and completing special projects
Assist with police recruit applicant testing process, including the physical readiness test (PRT)
Annually runs NCIC/CCIC queries on CSPD employees to meet Colorado POST requirements
Coordinates Determination of Suitability backgrounds and records checks
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and supporting software
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Proficiency in data entry
Ability to work independently
Strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Understanding of records release and retention policies
Preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience that includes extensive interaction with people, Microsoft Office, and HRIS software
Knowledge of NeoGov and eSOPH software
Ability to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities and be extremely flexible
Strong organization and customer service skills
Ability to obtain NCIC/CCIC certification within three months of hire
Benefits
Shift differential
Pay differential
Acting or lead
Special assignment
Hazard pay
Longevity
Cell phone allowance
Uniform allowance
Relocation
Awards
Standby
Call out
Compensatory time off
Tuition
Overtime
Extra duty
Incentive
Holiday premium
Proficiency
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Company
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