Criminal Justice Processing Consultant

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Agency HR Consultant II (NS)

Position Number

60056265

Grade

NC15

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

Start your HR journey towards success! DPS Central Human Resources in Raleigh, NC is currently accepting applications for a Criminal Justice Processing Consultant (Agency HR Consultant II) in the Recruitment and Staffing Unit.

The Criminal Justice Processing Consultant will provide consultative services to managers, HR staff, and third-party partners regarding the criminal justice standards, background check, and assessment methods and steps of the Department of Public Safety's various hiring processes. This position will serve as the Department's Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) and serve as liaison to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission, and Sheriff's Standards Commission on all background and assessment related employment matters. This position will supervise one permanent, full-time HR Technician III.

Other job duties for this position include:
•Providing guidance and oversight to the Criminal Justice Standards certification process for the Division of Juvenile Justice, including ensuring certification requirements are met between the North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Division and Juvenile Justice field locations
• Serving as an expert on laws, policies, and procedures related to criminal justice processing, background checks, and employment assessments
• Maintaining current knowledge to consult on employment concerns including education verification, drug testing, criminal charges and convictions, Criminal Justice certification and other issues, and medical information
• Keeping staff abreast of changes in policies and procedures, including developing and providing training for staff to address changes
• Revising current policies, procedures, and best practices in line with federal and state laws, administrative codes, and Criminal Justice Standards guidelines
• Ensuring that all policies related to the completion of background checks and applicant / employee processing are adhered to, including performing audits and reporting incompliance as needed
• Representing the Department to the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), Criminal Justice Information Standards (CJIS), Criminal Justice Standards, and other third parties, including maintaining presence at meetings with stakeholders
• Ensuring staffing changes are reported, users are maintained, and systems used for tracking the employment process are upkept
• Conducting yearly National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) / National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) audits and validations
• Monitoring the criminal background check and assessment processes for the Department to ensure compliance with SBI, OSHR, and DPS standards, including providing feedback and consultation to division staff when necessary
• Providing guidance to Department staff on the background and assessment phases of the hiring process in the State's Applicant Tracking/Human Capital Management System, Workday
• Tracking actions taken in Workday to advance recruitment processes of both certified and non-certified positions related to background checks and assessments completed as part of the recruitment process
• Performing investigations as needed into employment issues related to the certification process, including working with other functional areas of Human Resources such as the Employee Relations team
• Maintaining user resources, materials, notices, and reports to track the certification lifecycle
• Managing user training in collaboration with Criminal Justice Standards, including ensuring that operators and other HR staff have received appropriate training at both the agency level and from the Standards Commission
• Coordinating agency audits, including working with SBI staff during audits, coordinating agency response to identified compliance issues, and monitoring adherence to compliance efforts

The Recruitment and Staffing Unit is responsible for managing and administering the recruitment program for all non-certified positions and temporary staffing services for the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The Unit reviews, analyzes, and provides consultation to DPS management on strategic recruitment and staffing needs to include training hiring managers and staff, recruitment and posting of positions, screening applicants to determine qualifications and priority statuses, overseeing Department-wide compliance in the background check and assessment processes, implementing special recruitment initiatives for difficult to recruit positions, coordinating and participating in hiring events, and managing the DPS Internship program.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Recruitment Range: $55,221 - $82,400

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator. The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.

We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

Management Preferences:

• Experience completing criminal background checks and/or making employment decisions based upon results using written standards
• Experience overseeing and/or ensuring compliance with rules/policies or procedures related to hiring of staff
• Experience performing audits of background check results, employment decisions, document retention, or other related records
• Experience managing a human resources program or team performing hiring actions, employee relations, or other related work

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources. Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.   

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. 

Transcripts

Attaching transcripts is optional; however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.

Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.

International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.

Military Experience

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:

• A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
• A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape" and you may visit this site for more information: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions. Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.

For more information about the application process, please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications, please place a support ticket. For basic information regarding employment with NC State Government, please call 984.236.0800. If you have specific questions about this vacancy other than your application status, please contact MG Orman at [email protected] or [email protected].

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and 2 years of experience required; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Laura B Holloway

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]

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