What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach Coordinator - Police Department position at City of High Point?
We are a proactive and data-driven agency. Our nationally recognized department offers some of the best in-house training in the country, and provides many opportunities for growth, development, and advancement.
WHAT WE OFFER
The High Point Police Department offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
•A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service
•Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
•401K and 457B Retirement Plans
•PTO earned within first year
•12 Paid Holidays per year
•Tuition Reimbursement Plan
YOUR PURPOSE
The High Point Police Department is seeking a motivated, creative, and community-focused individual to serve as the Police Outreach Coordinator. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by increasing the Police Department’s visibility and fostering strong, positive relationships within the community. As a key player in enhancing public engagement, you’ll lead outreach initiatives, coordinate special projects, and collaborate with various departments and community members to shape the Police Department’s image. If you’re passionate about community engagement and have the drive to innovate, we encourage you to apply.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
•Event Coordination: Manage and maintain a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, and public appearances.
•Outreach & Communications: Serve as a primary point of contact for community outreach, providing information, scheduling meetings, and facilitating communication with external stakeholders.
•Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and community partners to develop and implement outreach programs that improve public perception and promote positive interactions with law enforcement.
•Project Management: Assist with organizing and executing special projects, ensuring they align with the Police Department’s goals and enhance community relations.
•Administrative Support: Provide support in preparing the Community Division’s budget, tracking expenditures, and anticipating future needs. Perform general administrative tasks as needed.
•Continuous Learning: Stay updated on community outreach best practices and participate in relevant training to enhance program effectiveness.
•High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
•Volunteer experience in community outreach or related fields.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Strong report preparation and presentation skills.
•Knowledge of social media and marketing platforms.
•Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects.
•Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills.
•Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
•Valid Driver’s License.
•2 years of experience in community outreach or public relations.
•Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Hearing/Speaking:
•Effective communication, both speaking and listening, is essential for interacting with internal and external customers, including co-workers, citizens, and applicants.
Visual Abilities:
•Acuity, Far: Clear vision at 20 feet or more for administering tests, driving, and addressing an audience.
•Acuity, Near: Clear vision at 20 inches or less for reading business documents.
•Depth Perception: Ability to judge distance and spatial relationships.
•Field of Vision: Ability to see a wide span of area while focusing on one point.
•Accommodation: Ability to adjust the lens quickly.
•Color Vision: Ability to distinguish between colors.
Physical Strength:
•Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly to handle materials.
•Physical Demands:
Reaching: Extending arms/hands in any direction.
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, and working with hands (e.g., answering the phone, using a computer, handling documents).
Talking/Hearing:
•This clerical support role requires effective communication in person and over the phone with City personnel and the public.
MENTAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS
•Reasoning: Ability to apply logical thinking and knowledge of public personnel laws to address tasks and handle various situations with good judgment.
•Mathematics Ability: Ability to oversee the use of arithmetic/statistics in preparing tests and reports.
•Language Ability: Required proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
Environmental Conditions:
•Physical Surroundings: The position may require working both indoors and outdoors during community events.
•Hazards: No environmental hazards.
Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment:
•Includes computer, calculator, TV/DVD player, projector, audio/video recorders, printer, fax, copy machine, measuring devices, manuals, ordinances, reports, reference materials, and office supplies.
OUR COMMITMENTS
The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.
The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.
The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any of those positions without passing a pre-placement physical exam. Successful results from these conditions will result in an offer of employment.
Application Deadline: Due to high candidate volume, this position may be removed earlier than the stated closing date. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary : $46,975 - $60,187
