Criminal Justice Hiring Specialist

State of North Carolina

2d•$37,377 - $65,408•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Piedmont Triad Regional Employment Office (PTREO) in Asheboro, NC (Randolph County). Position is responsible for processing applicants for certified positions assigned to the PTREO service area. Effective February 1, 2026, the salary range of the NC07 is $37,377 - $65,408. Position is responsible for conducting a thorough review of applicant information, including but not limited to the employment application, previous employment and certification documentation, criminal background check, court and military documentation and other records, as applicable, to ensure eligibility for employment in a Criminal Justice certified position. This position requires thorough knowledge and understanding of Criminal Justice and DAC policies and procedures. Position requires fingerprint technician and DCI Operator certification as well as Notary Public appointment. Requires the ability to run, read, and interpret a thorough DCI criminal background check. Position assigns and proctors pre-employment testing and contacts medical vendors as needed. Consults with managers and subject matter experts on complex issues and responds to a wide variety of questions from applicants and work location managers. Responsible for hiring approvals, obtaining start dates and required information from work locations. This requires close interaction with HR staff and managers at various DAC work locations. Position conducts salary administration for entry level certified positions and maintains applicant hiring records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), WorkDay (WD), and other internal databases. Responsible for high volume work and the ability to meet deadlines to ensure critical vacancies are filled in a timely manner. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Normal business hours are 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Must be able to travel overnight and work overtime as needed.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge and understanding of Criminal Justice and DAC policies and procedures
Fingerprint technician and DCI Operator certification
Notary Public appointment
Ability to run, read, and interpret a thorough DCI criminal background check
Associate’s degree, typically in Human Resources or relevant field from an appropriately accredited institution and 1 year of experience required; or 2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience

Responsibilities

Processing applicants for certified positions
Conducting a thorough review of applicant information
Run, read, and interpret a thorough DCI criminal background check
Assigning and proctoring pre-employment testing
Contacting medical vendors as needed
Consulting with managers and subject matter experts on complex issues
Responding to a wide variety of questions from applicants and work location managers
Responsible for hiring approvals, obtaining start dates and required information from work locations
Conducting salary administration for entry level certified positions
Maintaining applicant hiring records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), WorkDay (WD), and other internal databases
Meeting deadlines to ensure critical vacancies are filled in a timely manner