Human Resources Specialist

There is only one city in the country that can say it is the Nation's Capital Washington, D.C. Given that distinction, The Metropolitan Police Department is the premiere law enforcement organization in the city. We receive over 22 million visitors a year, have almost 700,000 residents, and 21,000 private business. The Department consists of more than 4,200 members: approximately 3,550 sworn members and over 650 civilian employees. We are one of the most diverse and highly trained departments in the country. We have the honor of safeguarding and protecting not only our nation's residents, but also people from all over the world.


The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) offers an attractive benefits package. The benefits package includes competitive compensation, health insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability and life insurance, as well a strong retirement benefit and savings options. Employees are also eligible for our employer contributed 401a plan after one year of employment. Additional perks such as discounts on wireless carriers, gym memberships, amusement park tickets and much more! Additional information can be found at: DCHR Benefits.


This position is located in the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), in the Organizational Culture and Wellness Bureau (OCWB), Human Resources Management Division (HRMD). MPD's Human Resources Specialists serves as a strategic HR partner responsible for delivering comprehensive human resources services to both professional and sworn members. In this position, the HR Specialist performs a broad range of human capital functions, including full-cycle recruitment and staffing, position management, classification, employee processing, benefits administration, and employee advisory services. The incumbent collaborates with managers, supervisors, and employees to ensure compliance with applicable personnel regulations, policies, and procedures while supporting organizational workforce objectives.


Upon selection, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:


Managing full-cycle recruitment activities for professional and sworn positions which includes consulting with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies and workforce planning initiatives, preparing and reviewing vacancy announcements, screening applications, evaluating qualifications, coordinating interviews, and facilitating selection processes, monitoring recruitment metrics and providing recommendations to improve hiring effectiveness and reduce time-to-fill.


Conducting position management reviews to ensure organizational structures align with operational needs and workforce objectives. Reviewing and evaluating position descriptions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with classification standards. Conducting classification analyses, desk audits, and organizational assessments. Providing recommendations regarding position classifications, reallocations, reorganizations, and workforce restructuring initiatives. Advising management on classification policies, procedures, and best practices.


Coordinating pre-employment and onboarding activities for newly hired employees and offboarding of employees due to termination, resignations and/or retirement. Processing personnel actions and ensure timely and accurate entry of employee transactions. Facilitating employee orientation and onboarding programs. Monitoring hiring and workflows and maintaining personnel records and ensure data integrity within HR information systems.


Providing counseling and guidance to employees regarding health insurance, retirement programs, leave benefits, and other employee benefit offerings. Conducting education sessions. Assisting employees with enrollment, life event changes, retirement planning, and benefits-related inquiries and serving as a liaison between employees, benefits providers, and retirement administrators.

Performing other related full-cycle human resources as needed to ensure operational efficiency and orgainlzational effectiveness.


Licenses and Certifications


A possession of Professional Human Resources certification is preferred. Examples include PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-HR, or other comparable HR-Related certifications.


Qualifications, Education and Work Experience


Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CS-12 grade level, or its non-District equivalent, gained from public or the private sector. Examples of specialized experience for this position includes experience applying human resources regulations, policies and procedures related to recruitment, position management/classification, employee benefits, retirements and personnel action request (PAR) processing; utilizing automated HR systems (i.e. PeopleSoft, eRecruit , etc.. ),


A bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management , Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.


Skills Assessment


Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be required to participate in a skills assessment which may include a written and/or technical assessment designed to evaluate HR-related knowledge, analytical abilities, job-related knowledge, problem-solving skills, and other competencies critical to successful performance in the position.


Agency Wide Consideration


Applications submitted for this vacancy may also be considered for other current or future positions within the agency for which applicants may qualify. Consideration for additional opportunities will be based on an evaluation of the applicant's qualifications, relevant work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, responses to application and supplemental questions, and overall alignment with the requirements of the position. By applying, applicants acknowledge that their application materials may be reviewed for other suitable vacancies within MPD for up to 1 year after the closing date of this announcement.

Work Environment


Work location is in an office environment. Work is sedentary and may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meeting and conferences away from the work site and carrying light items, such as laptops, papers, books, small parts, and driving an automobile


Promotional Potential:


No Known Promotion Potential


Collective Bargaining Unit:


This is a non-union position; therefore, it is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement.


Position Suitability:


This position is deemed as Security Sensitive pursuant to Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening and criminal background check (pre-employment and periodic), individuals may be subject to the following checks and tests:

1. Traffic record check (as applicable);

1. Pre-employment drug and alcohol test (as applicable);

1. Consumer credit check (as applicable);

1. Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;

1. Random drug and alcohol test;

1. Return to duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test; and

1. Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.
2. Due to the sensitive nature of work performed within the Metropolitan Police Department, all selected candidates must undergo and successfully complete and enhanced background investigation, including criminal history and credit checks, as a condition of employment.

Residency Preference


Applicants claiming Residency Preference will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.


Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:


The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.


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