HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/HR-SES - 71000290

Requisition No: 881784

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/HR-SES - 71000290

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 71000290

Salary: $47,000.20

Posting Closing Date: 08/19/2026

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HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST

BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM

STAFFING SUPPORT SERVICES/TALENT ACQUISITION

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position serves in a confidential capacity to assist or aid managerial employees who perform jobs that are not of a routine, clerical, or ministerial nature and require the exercise of independent judgment in the performance of such jobs. This position has a significant role in personnel administration. This is professional work providing independent and highly technical analytical support to improve management capabilities and operational procedures. The employee must exhibit skilled decision-making techniques in evaluating, planning or integrating analysis of data to formulate solutions, strategies, policies or recommendations of a specialized or technical nature. Serves as a Human Resource Specialist (HRS) for Forensic Services and non-forensic vacancies as assigned.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Staying abreast of all current Human Resource policies and procedures to ensure correct information is provided to all members/supervisors;
• Ensuring all forms submitted by members/supervisors are current, accurate and complete prior to forwarding for processing;
• Entering Job Requisitions into People First System for vacancies, as appropriate;
• Coordinating the screening process with the position’s supervisor, reviews applications for minimum qualifications (as applicable), screens applications as requested and then forwards to the supervisor. Reviews selection process materials. Contacts selected applicant(s) and initiates the background investigation. Schedule fingerprint appointments. Run credit reports when necessary. After selection is made, submit necessary documentation, as appropriate;
• Coordinating and validating the employment selection process for assigned selection processes prior to submitting for processing;
• Tracking selection processes and updating track sheet(s) daily; and
• Attending recruitment opportunities on behalf of the agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of rules, policies and procedures related to human resources.
• Knowledge of the People First’s Performance Management functions.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of management practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
• Ability to conduct fact finding research.
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

BASE SALARY:

• $47,000.20

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 2,000 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security. Click here for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

REMINDERS:

1. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
2. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

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.