Community Services Support Specialist

Brevard County Sheriff's Office • Sharpes, FL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides administrative and logistical support to the Community Services and Media Services Units. Assists with assigned BCSO crime prevention programs, presentations, and special events. Responsible for general office tasks such as answering calls, managing calendars, scanning documents, and ordering/maintaining supplies and presentation materials. Assists with on-site event preparation including setting up tents, arranging chairs/tables, and loading/unloading supply boxes.

Requirements

• Requires an Associate's Degree. Experience may be considered in lieu of formal education on a year for year bases.
• Requires experience assisting with coordination of events or community outreach/education.
• Requires the ability to handle last minute scheduling conflicts.
• Must have strong customer service skills.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Word and Outlook.
• Requires a valid Florida Driver's License, must be maintained throughout employment.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation including polygraph, reference/employment/neighborhood checks.
• Submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to assuming position and will be subject to return to duty, post-accident and/or random and reasonable suspicion drug tests while employed with BCSO.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of crime prevention and community awareness programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all community programs within Community Services/ Media Services Unit.
• Answer phone calls and emails and forward messages or refer citizens to the appropriate contact.
• Greets and assists all inquiries and/or direct to appropriate contact.
• Assists Media Production staff when necessary.
• Prepares correspondence, materials, and informational publications in support of all community service programs and activities.
• Perform research utilizing in-house and other governmental databases.
• Organize and coordinate, preparation of, and participate in various community-based events.
• Assist with maintaining/updating all pamphlets and promotional items for the Unit.
• Print and distribute stickers, posters, and other promotional items (cups, gift bags, chip clips, etc.).
• Facilitate promotional item purchases.
• Processes and maintains various agency program applications.
• Maintains monthly crime prevention statistics and the crime prevention calendar.
• Collects participant surveys and compiles data.
• Facilitate parade registration process.
• Supports the office of the Sheriff as needed.
• Assist with facilitating and the operation of all special events including Brevard Got Talent, Haunted Jail Trail, Light Fest, Employee Annual Appreciate event, parades, ribbon cuttings and funerals.

Benefits

• The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices.
• We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions.
• ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Job applicants and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree