What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Police Community Coordinator position at City of Whitehall, OH?
Nature of Work
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Importance
IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers, community members, business owners, contractors, media personnel, and the general public;
handling sometimes hostile, politically sensitive situations and negotiating solutions despite varying opinions;
developing marketing and promotional materials;
writing creatively to ensure audience interest;
present information clearly and in an interesting manner, both verbally and in writing to various audiences; developing project objectives and goals;
working with other Police and City departments as needed to complement community programs;
developing educational materials for a variety of audiences;
using software and/or databases to track metrics and organizational participation for use in reporting;
operating a digital camera;
determining themes, activities, and staffing levels for special events and annual projects;
ordering supplies and reserve/rent needed equipment;
planning and coordinate aspects of special events;
serve as a liaison between the Police Department, clients, vendors, and the general public;
coordinating with other City departments to implement events and projects;
coordinating and training volunteers for events and projects;
operate computerized informational databases for tracking programs and related information;
keeping accurate records and prepare reports;
attend neighborhood meetings, community events, school groups, church groups, etc., to promote the Whitehall Division of Police.
Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
At least 18 years old.
Valid driver’s license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
No felony criminal convictions and no domestic violence convictions.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of citizens in varied settings, including stressful and emergency situations. · Proactive work ethic, ability to work effectively with relatively minimal direct supervision.
Ability to understand and follow written policies, procedures, and city ordinances.
United States citizen or person legally authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to pass police dictated background process.
Other
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
Associate degree or higher in business management or marketing, or two years or more experience in a similar position; management experience working and directing special events and/or conferences.
Public contact experience in a law enforcement/public safety environment is preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish/English is desirable.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Special events; food preparation and acquisition; police and community engagement; project management; data collection and report development;
computer technology;
social media;
supervision of volunteers;
the philosophy and objectives of the Police Department;
methods involved in organizing and coordinating special events and annual community programs;
equipment and techniques necessary to successfully conduct an event or project;
the general theories and complex principles and practices of marketing, public relations, public information, and basic communication techniques;
advertising and publicity techniques and practices;
printing techniques and style guidelines for writing press releases and publications;
techniques of publication preparation and design of brochures, displays, and visual aids;
English language usage and terminology used by various media; project management and research methods and techniques; photography;
principles and practices of composing and editing informational material.
Skill in:
Interpersonal relations;
character development;
child development and mentorship;
computer technology;
financial calculations;
computer technology;