What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Staffing Specialist position at Gwinnett County?
The Public Safety Staffing Specialist is an integral part of the Professional Standards Section (PSS). PSS is responsible for many critical functions to include background investigations for hiring new employees. The Public Safety Staffing Specialist role is responsible for viewing criminal, medical, psychological, polygraph examination, and motor vehicle reports and results to determine suitability for employment. Additionally, this position requests and reviews documentation from local, state and federal government regarding birth, citizenship, military history, and certifications required by a position.
Essential Duties
- Screens, tests, interviews, and processes applicants for the Sheriff’s Office positions; makes hiring recommendations; and assists in the development and administration of promotional testing
- Maintains confidential files
- Identifies recruiting needs and research target areas
- Procures items for recruitment purposes, arranges travel, travels locally and out of state
- Performs basic office duties such as copying, filing and faxing
- Creates and produces various correspondence, routine and complex reports, and other documents as needed/requested
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
- Speakes before large groups
- Communicates with coworkers, supervisors, and the public, ensuring clear exchange of information and the ability to understand and follow work instructions
- Public safety background check to include credit check, motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and fingerprinting.
- May require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
The grade for this position is B22(1).
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma, or G.E.D. AND
- Two years of administrative support or related office experience, including experience delivering customer service and using computer software
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
- Valid Driver’s License
- Notary Public within 6 months of hire
- GCIC/NCIC Certification within 60 days of hire
- 6 years of administrative support or related office experience, including experience delivering customer service and using computer software
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Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
For more information about this department, please click here.About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more
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Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.
Exceptional benefits
Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.
World-class community
More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.
Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!
- Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
- Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
- Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
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