Police Crime Prevention Specialist

City of Newport Beach•Newport Beach, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the Police Department by coordinating crime prevention and community outreach programs, including Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, public safety education, disaster preparedness, and related services. The position conducts presentations for residents, schools, businesses, and community organizations; develops crime prevention materials; supports media and public information activities; and responds professionally to inquiries from the public and media. The Specialist may coordinate volunteers and community partners, conduct residential and business security inspections, provide recommendations to improve safety, and represent the Police Department at community events. The position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, public speaking ability, knowledge of media relations and social media, and the ability to work effectively with diverse members of the community. This is a non-sworn position that receives general supervision from Police Department staff and may provide lead direction to part-time, temporary, or volunteer personnel.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Public speaking ability.
Knowledge of media relations and social media.
Ability to work effectively with diverse members of the community.
Three years' administrative support experience.
A minimum of two years' heavy public contact experience.
Equivalent to completion of an Associate's degree (or completion of 60 semester units) in criminal justice, public relations, social sciences, or a related field.
Valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Successful completion of a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a law enforcement environment desirable.

Responsibilities

Coordinating crime prevention and community outreach programs, including Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, public safety education, disaster preparedness, and related services.
Conducting presentations for residents, schools, businesses, and community organizations.
Developing crime prevention materials.
Supporting media and public information activities.
Responding professionally to inquiries from the public and media.
Coordinating volunteers and community partners.
Conducting residential and business security inspections.
Providing recommendations to improve safety.
Representing the Police Department at community events.