Community Outreach Specialist

City of Rialto, CA • Rialto, CA

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About The Position

The City of Rialto Police Department invites applicants to serve as a Community Outreach Specialist. The selected candidates will be joining a department that employs just under 190 employees, servicing 28.5 square miles with a population that exceeds 100,000 residents and just over 50,000 daily visitors. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to utilize effective forms of communication, respond to a variety of requests for the city and general public; multi-task under pressure; meet deadlines, and work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Three years of increasingly responsible civilian police program experience.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, preferably supplemented by the completion of college level coursework in a Criminal Justice, Police Science, or a related field.
• Possession of a State of California driver's license, and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance program.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of non-sworn, uniformed, and technical duties in support of Police Department field operations, support operations and activities.
• Serve as a liaison between the community and the Police Department for crime prevention purposes.
• Basic collection, processing, recording of evidence according to established procedures and standards.
• Photograph crime scenes and traffic accidents; process and prepare film for displays.
• Develop and conduct Neighborhood Watch programs, Crime Free Multi-Housing programs, attend meetings; establish contacts through door-to-door recruitment and surveys.
• Perform duties in support of neighborhood and business security programs and crime abatement.
• Inspect residential, commercial, and industrial properties and recommend security measures.
• Coordinate and participate in Police Department activities with other departments, divisions, and outside agencies.
• Respond to general inquiries from the public, on the phone, online, social media or in the field.
• Participate in a variety of special projects as directed by higher level supervisory staff.
• Prepare, write, edit and distribute newsletters, pamphlets and other informational materials.
• Operate Social Media platforms and serve as the Department's point of contact for members of the public.
• Deliver emergency and non-emergency messages; prepare a variety of correspondence.
• Maintain various files, records, conduct public presentations and effectively communicate with members of the public.
• Operate various government and non-government databases, enter and retrieve data.
• File criminal complaints with the District Attorney's Office and testify in court as required.
• Work with public and private organizations in facilitating alternatives to homelessness.
• Prepare reports, updates and maintain files on all assigned investigations or government services.
• Effectively utilize police radios and electronic systems.
• Maintain a variety of records and files in assigned program area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED