Attorney, Background Investigation, Candidate Sourcing, Check Processing, Communication Skills, Criminal Justice, Data Quality, Government, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Job Fairs, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Metrics, Multitasking, Onboarding, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Recruiting Strategy, Social Sciences, Staff Requirements, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager
Join Our Mission. Build the Team That Changes Lives.
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center is seeking a motivated and strategic Recruiter to lead full-cycle hiring in a fast-paced, mission-driven juvenile justice environment. This role is critical to ensuring we attract, hire, and retain professionals who embody integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to public service in our multi-award-winning facility.
What You'll Do
- Manage full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
- Build strong candidate pipelines using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Partner with leadership to meet staffing needs and improve hiring strategies
- Coordinate pre-employment processes (background checks, physicals, etc.)
- Represent FPJDC at job fairs and community events
- Track recruitment metrics and maintain accurate HRIS data
- Support onboarding and assist with new hire training
What We're Looking For
- 1–3+ years of recruiting or HR experience
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to assess candidates for safety-sensitive roles
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human resources, social or behavioral sciences, and/or a degree in a business-related field. An associate degree in a related field may be acceptable when combined with 3+ years of experience in law enforcement, corrections, and/or recruiting/talent acquisition. Experience in public sector, corrections, law enforcement, or juvenile justice.
Why Join FPJDC?
- Be part of a mission-driven organization that directly impacts youth and community outcomes
- Collaborate with leadership and influence workforce strategy
- Opportunities to innovate and improve hiring processes
- Work in a role where your contributions are visible, valued, and meaningful
- Best benefits package in the state - up to over $25,000 value! 100% paid health insurance for employees and their children! (Too many to list - see website for more benefits!)
- Work-life balance - typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. Weekends off, paid holidays.
Ready to Make an Impact?
- If you're ready to take your recruiting career to the next level - and help build a team that truly makes a difference - we want to hear from you!
Apply today and be part of something bigger than a job.
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Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center