The State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida seeks to promote public safety by using data-driven methods to hold offenders accountable, provide restorative justice for victims, and redirect children and people in need of services, in an effort to build stronger, safer communities. We aim to achieve the highest standards of ethics and competence in order to promote a fair and equitable legal system.
We are seeking candidates who will be responsible for the prosecution of all crimes committed in Orange and Osceola Counties. These candidates should act with integrity and balanced judgment to increase public safety, be available to assist community efforts addressing problems that lead to, or result from, criminal activity and should act not merely as a case-processor but also a problem-solver, responsible for considering broad goals of the criminal legal system.
Position:
Director of Recruitment and Retention
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Director of Recruitment and Retention with five or more years of experience in the recruiting field to join our team! You will perform significant recruiting activities to recruit new prosecutors and staff, and also retain existing hires.
Key Responsibilities:
Diversion Attorney Tasks:
- Screen, recruit, and interview potential Assistant State Attorneys.
- Attend job fairs hosted by various law schools, both local and nationwide.
- Assist with onboarding.
- Implement company culture, values, and policies.
- Provide management with the requested reports and documents.
- Accurately maintain employee files.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in human resources, recruiting, or related fields.
- Dynamic speaking and presentation skills.
- Ability to seek out, build, and maintain professional relationships.
- Knowledge of labor and employment laws.
- Ability to build rapport with all employees.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Educational Requirements:
- Must possess an undergraduate degree in Business, Communications, or Human Resources.
- Master’s degree, PHR or SPHR a plus.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please include your responses to the following questions in your cover letter:
- Why are you interested in this position?
- When would your starting date with the office be?
- Do you have specific experience or expertise in recruitment and retention? If so, please explain.
Please send a cover letter and resume via e-mail to HR-Recruiting@sao9.org or by using the form below.
Please note: The form will generate an email with your information and attachments, which will be sent directly to HR-Recruiting@sao9.org. This website does not store any submitted documents and will not provide updates or feedback regarding your application status.
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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). The hiring authority must be notified 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.
