Personnel Specialist

Job Class: 6509 Department: Police Reports to: Chief of Police

Summary:

Responsible for coordinating all personnel matters with Human Resources.

• Responsible for routing of all applicant files within the Police Department.
• Schedules and arranges boards for hiring and promotions.
• Completes all necessary data forms related to personnel, including variances and requisitions and terminations.
• Ensures expedient administration of entire hiring process within the PD, including physical testing and backgrounds and polygraphs.
• Coordinates personnel placed in behavioral cause program.
• Designs and plans recruiting efforts in cooperation with Human Resources.
• Constructs job position evaluation criteria within the performance evaluation system.
• Plans and supervises all testing for promotional and eligibility opportunities within the police department.
• Supervises recruits until academies start
• Coordinates job performance evaluation process for the department as well as employee verification for budget process.
• Track compensation step increases for sworn personnel, and submits appropriate data forms to effect increases
• Drafts and processes through Human Resource Department all position description revisions
• Creates and maintains department personnel files. Insures files for sworn employees meet TCLEOSE standards for audits.
• Process TCLEOSE documents per TCLEOSE requirements, to include L-1, appointment of officer, and F-5, separation of officer
• Enters changes to OPD list data file for all employees – file used by entire department.
• Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Creates job task lists for all positions for the performance management plus evaluation program.
• Acknowledge all employees with recognition of service anniversaries and birthdays.
• Supports the departmental operation with regular and timely attendance.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
High school diploma or GED required. BS or BA degree in HR, Business or Public Administration preferred. Experience working cooperatively with Human Resources, Supervisors and Management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to plan and organize multiple projects.
• Must speak and write effectively, maintain mental alertness under varied circumstances and deal effectively with the public.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Must also be proficient in Lotus Notes, Naviline and other relevant software.

License and certification requirements: A valid Texas State Driver's License is required.

Salary: $23.71 per hour

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• Full-time

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