Part-Time Crime Prevention Officer

JOB The Coeur d'Alene Police Department is seeking a part-time Crime Prevention Officer. This position is 19.5 hours per week or less and may include evening and weekend hours.
The Crime Prevention Officer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing a variety of crime prevention, safety, and community relations programs for the Police Department and will also focus on using all forms of media to disseminate information, engage the public, and promote crime prevention measures. This employee will interface with the media, Police and/or City public information officers, and executive City staff regarding crime prevention programs and other City crime-related issues. This person will also act as a liaison between the Police Department and the community on crime-related issues and serves as an information resource to citizens and the general public. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or G.E.D; and one (1) year of experience in a law enforcement environment or the judicial process is preferred. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (illustrative only and may vary by assignment)

• Write program policies and training manuals;
• Design, write, and produce brochures, visual aids, and other program documents;
• Prepare pamphlets, media releases, and bulletins regarding crime prevention events;
• Prepare newsletters;
• Maintain statistics and prepare reports;
• Research, provide input, and review proposed City ordinances related to crime prevention;
• Provide instruction and training to law enforcement agencies and other organizations on crime prevention techniques;
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations in front of public groups;
• Coordinate, implement, and evaluate curriculums and other various programs;
• Research and respond to constituents' issues and concerns;
• Implement public information strategies to project a positive image of the Department and City.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as assigned;
• May provide support to coordinate public meetings and special events.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and be successful in the position.

Knowledge of:

• Comprehensive knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and desktop computers;
• Telephone etiquette and customer service techniques;
• English composition, grammar, and punctuation.

Skill and Ability to:

• Write program policies and training manuals;
• Prepare newsletter, media releases, pamphlets, and bulletins;
• Maintain statistics;
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations in front of public groups;
• Proficiently operate computers, software programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar office software to create documents and other materials, and generate reports;
• Use English and speak clearly for understanding;
• Listen carefully to, understand, and effectively communicate through verbal, written, and electronic communication channels;
• Perform duties to supervisor's expectation;
• Follow verbal and written instructions;
• Work independently and exercise initiative, with general guidance and supervision;
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;
• Perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public.

Physical demands and work environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to keyboard or type, handle materials, or manipulate tools used in performing the essential functions of the classification, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person, by telephone. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in an office setting where noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.