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Human Resource Assistant 2

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
1800 Elmerton Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 20, 2025
THE POSITION The Pennsylvania State Police is currently seeking to fill the position of Human Resources Assistant 2 within its Executive Offices. This role is essential in providing technical support to personnel involved in the recruitment and hiring processes for both enlisted members and civilian staff within the Human Resource Office's Talent Management Division. As a Human Resources Assistant 2, you will play a vital role in facilitating the smooth operation of hiring initiatives, ensuring that the Pennsylvania State Police attracts and retains the best talent. If you are interested in contributing to a dynamic team and supporting the mission of the Pennsylvania State Police, we encourage you to apply now! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will serve as the Officer for the Testing and Placement Section, where your responsibilities will encompass a variety of tasks. You will be the primary contact for applicants, addressing their inquiries regarding the status of their applications and providing detailed information about the application process and expected timelines. Additionally, you will gather documentation from previous Cadet and Law Enforcement Officer Training (LEOT) application cycles to forward to Polygraph Examiners and Background Investigators. Your role will also involve researching past application cycles to identify reasons for disqualification and the associated timeframes, allowing you to make informed recommendations to the HR analyst about whether to proceed with the polygraph examination or consider a waiver. You will review previous files to understand disqualification reasons and provide initial recommendations for cases where a polygraph waiver may be applicable based on prior screening history. Furthermore, you will compile Cadet and LEOT application documentation upon request from external agencies, schedule and prepare this documentation for their review, and assemble review panels for Appeal Reviews when applicants contest disqualifications. In these instances, you will compile necessary documentation for the panel to facilitate their decision-making process, ensuring that the panel consists of individuals who were not involved in the original determination. In addition to these responsibilities, you will also manage tasks related to the polygraph process. This includes scanning completed polygraph booklets after pre-polygraph sessions and processing notices for withdrawals and no-shows. You will be responsible for handling withdrawals that occur during the polygraph process and reviewing the results provided by the vendor, including the charts, comments, and raw materials such as the booklet of responses, along with the Pass/Fail recommendations. It will be essential for you to ensure that all materials comply with polygraph policies, and you will need to bring any disqualifying items that the vendor may not have flagged to the attention of the section supervisor. Your role will also involve determining when issues are resolved, allowing you to advance the application to the next stage in the process. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Human Resource Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or One year of clerical or other comparable experience and one year of beginning level paraprofessional human resource or equal opportunity work; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):* 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.