What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Liaison, Grant Service Specialist III (NCS) - Baltimore Police Department position at City of Baltimore, MD?
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
POSTING DATE: 12/10/2024
SALARY RANGE: $64,427.00 - $110,756.00 Annually
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.
PROBATION
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 1-year mandatory probation.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Special Liaison is an essential part of the BPD’s Community Policing Section. the Liaison works with a range of internal and external partners with the overall goal of improved police-community interactions. The position supports the mission and execution of the Community Policing Plan and is in alignment with the Department’s federally mandated Consent Decree. The Special Liaison reports to the Special Liaison Unit Manager. The Liaison will work to improve police-community relations by improving communications and partnerships with specific populations in Baltimore. The Liaison may work with more than one of several communities, including but not limited to:
- Seniors
- Neural Divergent
- LGBTQIA2S
- Immigrant Populations
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Each Liaison will work with specific underserved or marginalized communities and members of the Department in the following capacities: Strategic Planning and Program Implementation – 40%
- Develop strategic initiatives with a variety of BPD units as well as community partners
- Create campaigns across all 9 police districts focused on enacting change and growth for the communities we serve
- Collaborate with Patrol and Investigative Units to disseminate those campaigns
- Identify and build partnership opportunities
- Develop and update policy and protocols related to the populations covered Communication, Collaboration and Outreach – 40%
- Serve as principal liaisons between the Department and assigned advocacy/community groups
- Identify and work to resolve priority issues and needs for the communities assigned
- Meet the communities where they are, establish consistent lines of communication within those communities
- Provide community engagement and plan events
- Liaise with sworn members to assist with crime prevention efforts as well as to create and disseminate public safety resources
- Liaise with sworn members to respond to critical incidents requiring specialized responses based on communities involved Training – 20%
- Provide education and training to Departmental members and community partners
- Create materials and documents that support education and training
- Work with the Education & Training section to rollout courses, orientation programs and special series
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, anthropology, public policy or related field, or 3 years’ work experience in one of the stated fields
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EXPERIENCE: Knowledge and understanding of Baltimore’s diverse communities along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Previous experience working with underserved, underrepresented or immigrant communities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect to diverse groups. Ability to work independently and as a team. A commitment to support DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Anti-racism) missions, practices, interactions and strategies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Bilingual or Multilingual: Including Spanish, Arabic, French, Korean, Vietnamese, American Sign Language
- Master’s degree in social work, sociology, anthropology, public policy or related field
- Experience in community outreach and advocacy
BENEFITS
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:
https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $64,427 - $110,756
