Police Community Services Officer

City of Georgetown • Georgetown, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Community Services Officer develops and maintains positive relationships with residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations. This role serves as a liaison between community members and the police department, assisting citizens with non-emergency concerns and directing them to appropriate resources. The officer also develops and implements crime prevention programs, conducts security surveys, and supports youth engagement initiatives. Additionally, the role involves assisting victims with resources, participating in crisis response, and contributing to public information campaigns and department social media. The position supports recruitment and retention efforts through community engagement and requires maintaining records and reports related to community programs.

Requirements

• Certified law enforcement officer in accordance with state requirements.
• Must be fluent in Spanish.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the public.
• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use a firearm.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three years of law enforcement class 1 or class 3 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations.
• Attend neighborhood meetings, civic group meetings, and public events as a representative of the Police Department.
• Coordinate and participate in community outreach programs and special events.
• Serve as a liaison between community members and police department personnel.
• Assist citizens with non-emergency concerns and direct them to appropriate resources.
• Develop and implement crime prevention programs and educational presentations.
• Conduct residential and business security surveys.
• Coordinate Neighborhood Watch and Business Watch programs.
• Provide crime prevention information and training to community groups.
• Analyze community concerns and identify strategies to address quality-of-life issues.
• Assist with youth engagement initiatives and mentoring programs.
• Coordinate public safety presentations in schools.
• Support School Resource Officers with community-based activities.
• Promote positive interactions between youth and law enforcement.
• Assist victims in obtaining information regarding available community resources.
• Coordinate referrals to victim assistance agencies and social service providers.
• Participate in crisis response and community recovery efforts following critical incidents.
• Maintain a working relationship with the Victims Advocate at the Georgetown Police Dept.
• Assist in developing public information campaigns.
• Contribute content for department social media platforms and public outreach efforts.
• Promote department programs, events, and crime prevention initiatives.
• Assist with public relations activities and community education efforts.
• Coordinate National Night Out and other community events.
• Assist with department-sponsored public safety initiatives.
• Participate in special assignments as directed by command staff.
• Support department recruitment and retention initiatives through community engagement.
• Maintain records and reports related to community programs and activities.
• Track program participation and effectiveness.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and grant-related documentation.
• Attend training and maintain required certifications.

What This Job Offers

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