Crimewatch Specialist

Overview

To assist in developing programs involving citizens in the reduction of crimes against persons and property in Marion County.

Agency Summary
IMPD is dedicated to upholding the highest professional standards while serving the community in which they work and live. IMPD is committed to the enforcement of laws to protect life and property, while also respecting individual rights, human dignity, and community values. IMPD is committed to creating and maintaining active police/community partnerships and assisting citizens in identifying and solving problems to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. The agency can do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for their workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist District Commander and central Crimewatch office in organizing, instructing, and motivating citizens in crime-prevention endeavors; monitor and evaluate effectiveness of programs; alter/amend programs as necessary with approval of Commander.
• Schedules and conducts Crimewatch Block clubs; delivers presentations on crime-prevention techniques; advises members of available services in public/private sectors; offers possible solutions; maintains files on, and monitors status of, clubs; strives to ensure active status of same.
• Delivers presentations to community groups on prevention of victimization and services/assistance available through Crimewatch Office, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, and/or other agencies.
• Maintains liaison with leaders and other members of community to determine optimal program-development plans; acts as resource to inform interested parties of Crimewatch activities and plans.
• Interacts with Departmental personnel, like-agencies (Prosecutor's Office, etc.) to assist victims as appropriate; acts as liaison between general and outside agencies.
• Submits summaries/reports of activities to Commander and central Crimewatch Office (i.e., new and/or continuing trends, meetings attended, distances travelled and mileage, future plans, etc.).
• Other duties and responsibilities that are applicable and/or as assigned.

  This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Qualifications

B.S. degree in a social science or related field (i.e., Journalism, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Anthropology, etc.). One (1) year of related experience may be substituted for each year of formal education. Must be able to schedule daytime and evening meetings seven (7) days per week. Must maintain a current Indiana Driver's License in order to remain in position. Ability to obtain knowledge of Departmental/City functions and procedures. Ability to recruit and lead volunteers. Ability to present effective programs and operate audio-visual equipment.

Independent Judgment

Independent actions and judgment are controlled by established laws and ordinances. A supervisor is often accessible either by telephone or police radio, but not necessarily during evening times. Errors in judgment/training could provide inaccurate information to individuals/groups in the community and result in inappropriate actions, due to recipient's lack of knowledge.