Part-Time Police Community Coordinator

Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 HourlyLocation : Whitehall, OHJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: 00145Department: Division of PoliceOpening Date: 02192025Closing Date: 372025 11:59 PM Eastern Nature of WorkThe Police Community Coordinator is assigned to the Chief's Office under the direction of a Lieutenant. Work requires the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate special events or annual project activities. Supervision is received from a Police Lieutenant or Sergeant, who reviews work through reports and overall results achieved. This class is FLSA eligible-administrative. Essential Functions ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:ImportanceTasks1Responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing a variety of community programs, special events, and annual projects for the Police Department to assist in addressing community-policing issues.2Manage more than one community engagement activity or event at a time.3Identifying and building relationships with community groups and leaders, advocacy groups, department liaisons, and key stakeholders.4Handling overall event logistics such as establishing meeting locations, securing speakers, creating promotional materials, making technical arrangements, and room setup.5Collecting and analyzing data of community issues to recommend strategies to enhance the Police Department's engagement with the community.6Completing program surveys and recap reports for police events.7Educating a diverse public about community issues in a positive manner8Developing and maintaining a reporting system of community contacts9Organizing program schedules and coordinating presenters10Developing digital content for marketing and communications11Coordinates volunteers and temporary staff and takes photographs at eventsRegular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required. Performs other related duties as assigned.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 andor 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 reserverent 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 andor 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 andor conferences. Public contact experience in a law enforcementpublic safety environment is preferred. Bilingual in SpanishEnglish 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; Part time positions are not eligible to receive benefits01 Are you at least 18 years old? Yes No 02 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 03 Do you have a degree in business management or marketing, or two years' or more experience in a similar position? Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree No Degree Required Question

Created: 2025-02-25