DCJ Human Resources Specialist
Recruitment # 251224-0691DM-001
Location Rocky Hill, CT
Date Opened 12/24/2025 12:00:00 PM
Salary $82,795.00 - $114,700.00/year
Job Type Open to Statewide Employees
Close Date 1/2/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Introduction:
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) (https://portal.ct.gov/dcj) is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all criminal matters in the State of Connecticut. It is an independent agency of the executive branch of state government, established under the Constitution of the State of Connecticut. The Division is composed of the Office of the Chief State's Attorney, located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and the Offices of the State's Attorneys for each of the thirteen Judicial Districts in the State of Connecticut.
About this Position:
We are recruiting for a full-time DCJ Human Resources Specialist (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0691DM&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) to assist the HR Director with the day-to-day operations of the unit. This position is located at the Office of the Chief State's Attorney in Rocky Hill, CT, with position# is 124353.
Position Highlights:
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Core hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
The incumbent will be required to complete and pass a background check.
What We Can Offer You:
Explore our comprehensive State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) to see what we offer
Enjoy endless opportunities for professional growth and development
Embrace a healthy work/life balance tailored to all employees
About Us:
The Division of Criminal Justice (https://portal.ct.gov/dcj) (Division) and its employees are committed to the fair and equal administration of justice in Connecticut. To this end, the Division acknowledges its duty to investigate and prosecute matters within its jurisdiction diligently, ethically and impartially, honoring its constitutional and common law foundations. By ensuring that the criminal laws of the State of Connecticut are enforced fairly and constitutionally, the Division honors the rule of law upon which our nation is founded. Accomplishing this mission depends upon skill, creativity, and constructive interaction of all Division employees with the law enforcement community and advocacy in the highest traditions of the Office of State's Attorney, the first public prosecutor in America.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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To Apply:
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the closing date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
The only way to apply to this job posting is via the "APPLY" or "APPLY ONLINE" buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/) job posting.
You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , C.G.S. 46a-60 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap\814c.htm#sec\46a-60) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
NOTE: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
After You Apply:
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to lorna.reid@ct.gov .
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Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees, which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .
Contact Us:
Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Questions about this position should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: lorna.reid@ct.gov or 860-258-5821.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Division of Criminal Justice, Office of the Chief State's Attorney this class is accountable for performing a full range of complex professional and technical duties relating to human resources management.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Reviews and maintains knowledge of collective bargaining contracts, personnel policies and procedures;
Confers with employees and superiors on personnel issues;
Analyzes problem situations and takes or recommends appropriate action;
Administers service rating function;
Counsels and refers employees to assistance programs;
Assists in the administration of progressive discipline;
Screens, interviews, refers and recommends candidates for employment;
Develops materials for special recruitment programs;
Conducts orientation sessions;
Advises employees of benefit programs;
Processes personnel records and transactions;
Maintains personnel information systems;
Prepares or oversees the preparation of reports;
Performs job audits;
Consults with DAS/ Human Resources Business Center on issues of classification, compensation, and policy;
Ensures proper implementation of compensation plans;
Trains new staff in personnel policy and office procedures;
Assists in developing agency training programs;
Develops personal service agreements;
Serves on labor contract negotiating teams;
Assists in implementation of affirmative action policies and procedures;
Verifies payrolls concerning compliance with collective bargaining agreements;
Processes all workers' compensation matters;
May investigate complaints regarding job health and safety;
May represent the agency in grievances and other hearings;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of public personnel administration including recruitment, selection, classification, salary administration, employee relations, affirmative action, employee benefits and workers compensation;
Knowledge of
relevant federal and state statutes, regulations and policies;
payroll regulations, preparation and procedures;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Skills
interviewing skills;
negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
Ability to
interpret collective bargaining contracts;
counsel employees;
Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Seven (7) years of professional experience in human resources management involving recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, employee relations or employee benefits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
A Master's Degree in public administration, human resources management or other closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
For state employees one (1) year as a Human Resources Associate may be substituted for the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience/training:
Experience working within the JobAps system, which would include reviewing applications, narrowing down applicant lists to those most qualified, and managing certifications from initial posting to closure.
Experience advising and working with hiring managers on interview questions, conducting interviews and evaluating applicants.
Experience with business rules requirements and salary calculation guidelines maintained by the Department of Administrative Services.
Experience interpreting and following bargaining unit contracts regarding transfers, promotions and salary schedules.
Experience conducting orientations and on-boarding new hires.
Experience in processing of CORE transactions and CORE reports.
Experience with the Workers Compensation process.
Experience in auditing Personnel Files for processing of retirements.
Experience in processing leaves of absences to include FMLA and military leave.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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