Crime Prevention Specialist-26574410

County of San Diego • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Crime Prevention Specialists perform non-sworn support duties focused on educating the public about crime prevention methods and techniques. Topics include home and business security, property identification, and personal protection for individuals and community groups. The role requires making presentations to property owners, schools, and community groups. Positions are allocated to the District Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Office.

The position involves both office and field work, including work at community facilities across San Diego County. The specialist must be able to work irregular hours, shifts, and weekends; evening meetings may require night-shift adjustments to meet community needs. Field travel may require use of a personal vehicle, unless other necessary and timely transportation is arranged. A valid California Class C driver's license must be maintained throughout employment if applicable.

Candidates must meet the stated education and experience qualifications. The County's pre-employment process includes a background check, including fingerprinting, and medical screening. Additional background investigations may be conducted based on job-related activities. Qualified applicants are placed on a six-month employment list based on evaluation scores. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. County employees may be excluded from the pre-employment process.

Requirements

• Six months of full-time work experience preparing program materials, conducting outreach, and making presentations to educate the public and community groups about crime prevention techniques related to public safety, personal safety, home and business security, and community awareness.
• Nine units of college coursework in criminal justice, journalism, speech arts, psychology, or sociology.
• A valid California Class C driver's license, maintained throughout employment, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel.
• Ability to work irregular hours, shifts, and weekends.
• Successful completion of the County's pre-employment background check, including fingerprinting, and pre-employment medical screening, subject to applicable exclusions.

Responsibilities

• Educate individuals and community groups about crime prevention methods and techniques related to public safety, personal safety, home and business security, and community awareness.
• Prepare program materials, conduct outreach, and make presentations to property owners, schools, and community groups.
• Travel to community facilities across San Diego County to support crime prevention activities.
• Participate in disaster service activities as assigned by the employer or by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed