POLICE COMMUNITY COORDINATOR (OPEN/COMPETITIVE)

Under the general supervision of the Director of Public Safety, works with the Police Department to increase crime prevention efforts, strengthen community relations, and improve communication between the Police Department, neighborhood associations, city residents, business owners, workers, and visitors. This person also serves as the Police Department's Grants Administrator.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; or equivalent experience in criminal justice, human services, business management, marketing/communications, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in grant management, criminal justice, public administration, business management, communications, local government, or a related field.
• A valid Michigan driver's license is required.

Physical Conditions / Work Location

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

NOTE: This role is with the City of Muskegon. While performing the duties of this job, the employee's environment is typically an office setting, but can potentially involve work off-site and outdoors at events. Physical demands, therefore, range from sitting in an office or vehicle to possibly exercising the strength, mobility, and associated with carrying boxes of materials and supplies, not to exceed 50 lbs. unassisted. Setting up tables and chairs, and moving around for extended periods. The employee is regularly required to communicate with others in person, and by phone, and must regularly travel to other locations. The employee may be exposed to inclement outdoor weather conditions, and the noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to moderate

Additional Information

Evaluation Content
Oral Exam - 100%

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a City appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for City employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the City regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the Muskegon County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the City system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for up to one year unless exhausted or extended.