Crime Prevention Specialist

County of Orange • Orange County, CA

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About The Position

The Crime Prevention Specialist serves as the primary liaison between the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department and the community, supporting proactive crime prevention, community engagement, and public safety education. Current vacancies are in North Operations Division/North Patrol and Southwest Operations Division/Aliso Viejo Police Services. North Operations provides patrol services in north Orange County’s unincorporated areas and contract police services for Yorba Linda, Stanton, and Villa Park, along with specialized functions. Southwest Operations provides law enforcement services to residents of seven contract cities: Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano.

The position coordinates and participates in community crime prevention programs and relations activities. Work includes conducting community meetings and presentations, maintaining police-services social media, reviewing crime statistics, and preparing public-facing crime prevention materials. Incumbents may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any form of probation, and must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Screening may include a Personal History Form, an interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting, and a polygraph test. Applications and supplemental responses are screened, followed by a timed structured oral interview for qualified applicants.

Requirements

• Must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any form of probation.
• Must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner.
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency with various social media platforms and audio-visual equipment used for presentations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and innovative ideas.
• Ability to thrive in a small team environment.
• Ability to present ideas and complex material clearly, concisely, logically, and persuasively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with different organizational levels and outside stakeholders.
• Ability to build consensus among diverse groups to meet business objectives.
• Availability to work some holidays, weekends, and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, and participate in crime prevention programs and community relations activities for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
• Schedule and conduct weekly neighborhood and business watch meetings, including exhibits and slide presentations.
• Update and maintain social media platforms for Police Services, including enforcement requests, public safety messages, public service announcements, and emergency preparedness information.
• Make presentations to civic, business, service, community, and youth groups.
• Facilitate community crime prevention efforts.
• Prepare and review statistical reports to monitor local crime patterns and assess whether crime prevention efforts are appropriate.
• Attend monthly crime prevention meetings with other police jurisdictions to exchange information about programs and crime trends.
• Prepare and update brochures and bulletins about crime prevention programs.

What This Job Offers

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