Program Coordinator (Cadet Corps Recruiting)

There is only one city in the country that can say it is the Nation’s Capital – Washington, D.C. Given that distinction, The Metropolitan Police Department is the premiere law enforcement organization in the city. We receive over 22 million visitors a year, have almost 700,000 residents, and 21,000 private business. The Department consists of more than 4,200 members: approximately 3,550 sworn members and over 650 civilian employees. We are one of the most diverse and highly trained departments in the country. We have the honor of safeguarding and protecting not only our nation’s residents, but also people from all over the world.

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) offers an attractive benefits package. The benefits package includes competitive compensation, health insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, short and long term disability and life insurance, as well a strong retirement benefit and savings options. Employees are also eligible for our employer contributed 401a plan after one year of employment. Additional perks such as discounts on wireless carriers, gym memberships, amusement park tickets and much more! Additional information can be found at: DCHR Benefits

This position is located in the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Executive Office of the Chief of Police (EOCOP), Patrol Operations Chief (POC), Youth and Family Engagement Division (YFED), Cadet Corps Branch (CCB). The incumbent recruits qualifying candidates for the Cadet Corps and Expeditioner Programs by developing relationships with the District of Columbia Public School (DCPS) and Public Charter Schools.

The Incumbent Will Be Responsible For The Following

• Conducts recruiting at the middle and high schools in the District of Columbia for the Cadet Corps and Expeditioner Programs.
• Works with leadership within Anacostia High School with the tenacity program.
• Monitors, tracks and records the statistics of the Cadet Corps and Expeditioner Interest Cards.
• Provides the weekly interest card statistics of applicants to the Recruiting Division.
• Coordinates and manages the prospect days to ensure smooth operation.
• Coordinates and manages the interviews of candidates.
• Collaborates and maintains working relationship with the DCPS, charter schools, career counselors and school officers.
• Completes monthly reports on all recruiting numbers.
• Maintains and updates all changes with applicants to the Cadet Corps.
• Works with the Recruiting Division to ensure that the cadets transition smoothly to recruit officers and are placed in the background process upon completion of the 60 college credits.
• Participates in career fairs throughout the District of Columbia and within the DCPS.
• Develops and maintains a relationship with the counselors, school resource officers and staff within DCPS and Public Charter Schools.
• Prepares transitioning cadets for the background process and ensures cadets are up to date with all recruiting requests from the background investigators.
• Works with various units to create and prepare activities for the Expeditioner Program.
• Coordinates with the Strategic Engagement Office (SEO) of MPD on creating promotional videos for Cadet Corps and the Expeditioner Programs. Creates new recruiting strategies to
• advertise for the programs with brochures and outreach.
• Attends meetings or performs work at locations outside the office.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of the MPD and YFED mission, function, and operational policies and procedures of organizational programs to effectively and accurately complete work assignments with established operational objectives.
• Ability to maintain a schedule and calendar for events, orientations and interviews.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others both orally and in writing to formulate and present information. The ability to explain and ensure cohesive and cooperative efforts.
• Ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office in order to create, edit and maintain documents and spreadsheets.
• Ability to exercise task, discretion and skill in human relations and dealing with persons from all walks of life and varying socioeconomic levels
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
  
  

Licensures, Certifications And Other Requirements

Not applicable.

Work Experience

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CS-11 grade level in the District of Columbia government, or its non-District equivalent, gained from the private or public sector. Specialized experience for this position includes: experience applying and understanding operational policies and procedures of organizational programs; communicating with others both orally and in writing and present information in a clear and concise manner; using computer applications to create, edit and maintain documents and spreadsheets, maintaining a schedule and calendar for events, orientations and interviews; and the ability to build and maintain relationships.

Work Environment

The work is normally sedentary, but includes some walking, standing, bending and carrying of light items such as papers and books. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Work is performed in a typical office setting.

Other Significant Factors

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential.

This position may be considered an Emergency or Essential position. The position is part of a 24/7 operation and is subject to non-traditional work hours including rotating shifts, shift work and working weekends and holidays.

This Position Is Deemed As “Security Sensitive” Pursuant To Chapter 4 Of The D.C. Personnel Regulations, In Addition To The General Suitability Screening And Criminal Background Check (pre-employment And Periodic), Individuals May Be Subject To The Following Checks And Tests

• Traffic record check (as applicable);
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test (as applicable);
• Consumer credit check (as applicable);
• Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;
• Random drug and alcohol test;
• Return to duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test; and
• Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.
  
  

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer: all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited. In addition, harassment based on any of the above-protected categories is prohibited.

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