Crime Prevention Coordinator - Civil Service

Snohomish County•Snohomish County, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Support the Sheriff’s Office crime prevention efforts. Plan, develop, implement and evaluate community crime prevention and safety programs; provide information to the public regarding safety and crime prevention programs and/or laws and ordinances; create, publish and distribute written crime prevention information such as newsletters, brochures and/or public safety literature; represent the Sheriff’s Office by attending community activities or public events to display and disseminate information as requested. Develop relationships with the community to identify and solve problems; conduct meetings, educate and motivate citizens to become involved in crime prevention and various public safety programs through individual or group presentations and demonstrations. Support patrol operations through research, collection, and distribution of crime information to law enforcement agencies and the community; collect and forward information received from citizens regarding criminal information, citizen fears or suggestions. Assist citizens, both on the phone and in person to resolve problems or locate information; make referrals of complaints to appropriate agency as necessary. Attend training and/or meetings in the community on work related activities. Prepare and maintain reports, records and surveys related to community crime prevention and safety. Create and/or develop audio/visual presentations and graphic displays. Review new construction plans and sites as directed to ensure crime prevention strategies are considered. Perform security assessments upon request, based on CPTED principles.

Requirements

An Associate’s degree
One (1) year of experience in the criminal justice field, crime prevention, or community service related field
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge and skills
High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate
Valid Washington State Driver’s License, unrestricted except as to vision
United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100
Minimum 21 years of age
Must pass a Civil Service examination
Must pass pre-employment examinations including, but not limited to, a complete background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, a medical evaluation and pre-employment drug screening
Knowledge of judicial and criminal justice system
Basic keyboarding and computer knowledge
Basic office practices and procedures
Accurate keyboarding skills of at least 20 net words per minute, using various computer applications and standard office equipment
Ability to understand and apply laws, rules and regulations
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people regardless of age, sex, social, cultural, or ethnic background including potentially volatile individuals
Maintain accurate and orderly records and files
Work independently in stressful situations
Follow oral and written instructions
Problem solving skills to determine proper course of action
Use standardized radio codes and procedures
Able to multi-task
Self-motivated to initiate public contacts

Nice To Haves

Prior law enforcement experience is desirable
Ability to obtain CPTED certification within two (2) years from the date of hire

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement and evaluate community crime prevention and safety programs
Provide information to the public regarding safety and crime prevention programs and/or laws and ordinances
Create, publish and distribute written crime prevention information such as newsletters, brochures and/or public safety literature
Represent the Sheriff’s Office by attending community activities or public events to display and disseminate information as requested
Develop relationships with the community to identify and solve problems
Conduct meetings, educate and motivate citizens to become involved in crime prevention and various public safety programs through individual or group presentations and demonstrations
Support patrol operations through research, collection, and distribution of crime information to law enforcement agencies and the community
Collect and forward information received from citizens regarding criminal information, citizen fears or suggestions
Assist citizens, both on the phone and in person to resolve problems or locate information
Make referrals of complaints to appropriate agency as necessary
Attend training and/or meetings in the community on work related activities
Prepare and maintain reports, records and surveys related to community crime prevention and safety
Create and/or develop audio/visual presentations and graphic displays
Review new construction plans and sites as directed to ensure crime prevention strategies are considered
Perform security assessments upon request, based on CPTED principles
May be directed to do other related duties as needed