Crime Prevention Specialist - Police

City of San Jose•San Jose, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The San José Police Department (SJPD) is recruiting for Crime Prevention Specialist positions within the Bureau of Field Operations (BFO). The Crime Prevention unit is comprised of 13 employees with twelve (12) Crime Prevention Specialists (CPS) assigned to each of the four divisions under BFO and one (1) Crime Prevention Supervisor. The Crime Prevention Unit is tasked to promote police and community partnerships and problem solving by bringing safety education, awareness, and training to people where they work, worship, learn, live, and play. The unit supports patrol with community policing and problem-solving projects. The unit is also called upon to conduct Neighborhood and Business Watch Programs, National Night Out, Youth Violence Prevention curriculum development and instruction, web page resources, and serve as a liaison to the media for community events. Under direction of a Crime Prevention Supervisor, the CPS will act as a liaison between the police department and the communities, readily available to answer questions, provide information and give referrals to the general public regarding matters related to crime prevention topics. The Crime Prevention programs and services are designed to provide the tools the community needs to participate in crime prevention efforts in their neighborhood.

Requirements

Completion of two years of course work (equivalent to 60 semester units or 90 quarter units) from an accredited college or university, including courses in criminal justice, public administration, social work, behavioral sciences, or a related field
One year of experience in work concerned with the improvement of inter-group relations, delinquency prevention, community welfare, social development, community relations programs, or developing lesson plans and classroom teaching
Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California
Submit to and successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation as required by the San Jose Police Department

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including courses in social sciences or another related field
History of presenting subject matter to a variety of groups
Bilingual in Vietnamese, Spanish or other language
Knowledge and experience in quantitative and qualitative data; performing complex statistical and analytical research
Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers’ needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely, accurate, respectful and friendly manner
Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance
Communicates an understanding of the other person’s interests; needs and concerns; identifies and communicates shared interests and goals; identifies and communicates differences as appropriate; demonstrates honesty, keeps commitments and behaves in a consistent manner
Exhibits behaviors and techniques that enhance the quality of group processes
Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome
Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts
Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s)
Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Excel, and virtual platforms
Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison for SJPD with the community, providing a consistent and personal point of contact
Provide a resource for the general public, city staff and SJPD members regarding crime prevention and quality of life issues
Provide crime prevention presentations, training and awareness programming
Interact with social media and must possess knowledge of public relations
Meet with community members and identify social conditions that result to neighborhood disputes, grievances and other related social problems and take the appropriate action
Identify social conditions responsible for generating neighborhood disputes and take appropriate action
Prepare and deliver lesson plans relative to the prevention of various crimes to include: burglary (residential and commercial), robbery, shoplifting, internal theft, fraud, credit card and check abuse, identity theft and sex-related crimes and personal protection
Participate with business and community members in designing crime prevention programs to meet specific needs to include recommending specific prevention apparatus, such as locking devices, alarm systems and lighting systems
Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of crime prevention
Must have knowledge of the availability of social services aid from local, State and Federal agencies as they pertain to housing, medical aid and counseling services
Must have public speaking skills to represent the Police Department