HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/HR-SES

Requisition No: 862720 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/HR-SES

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70047291 

Salary:  $47,667.36 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/16/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

WORKING TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST - SES

This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the Human Resources department.

The mission of a Human Resource Specialist on the security recruitment team is to ensure the effective and compliant management of recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes for certified staff. This position is integral to the Correctional Officer/Correctional Probation Officer hiring process, focusing on conducting thorough background checks and ensuring compliance with employment and labor laws. These positions require attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment, interpret and apply policy and procedure, and complete a high volume of data entry.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to Central Office in Tallahassee, FL.

JOB DUTIES: 

BACKGROUND SCREENING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE:

• Conduct thorough background checks on potential employees, contractors, and volunteers.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of security applications.
• Resolve discrepancies and maintain confidentiality.

UTILIZE VARIOUS SYSTEMS:

• Operate software and databases such as People First, Microsoft Office, ATMS, DAVID, FRS, CDC, HRTS, FAST, FCIC/NCIC, CCIS, and Axiom.
• Enter, retrieve, analyze, and update information as needed.

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PERSONNEL RECORDS:

• Manage physical and electronic personnel files.
• Ensure records are accurate, accessible, and secure.
• Update records regularly and comply with retention policies.

DATA RESEARCH AND REPORTING:

• Collect and analyze data for reports.
• Identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Prepare clear and accurate written reports.

SPECIAL PROJECTS:

• Participate in special projects as assigned.
• Adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively.

FINAL REVIEW AUDITS, PAR PROCESSING, AND LIVESCAN PROCESSING:

• Conduct final reviews and audits of personnel actions.
• Process Personnel Action Requests (PARs) accurately.
• Perform LiveScan fingerprinting and address any issues.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least two years of experience in human resources, particularly in recruitment and selection; one of which must be from state government.
• Two years of experience with the People First System or similar HR management systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience running background systems.
• Familiarity with federal and state hiring guidelines, including Veterans’ Preference.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.