Community Engagement Service Officer
Community Engagement Service Officer
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Job Description
Summary
This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled forMonday March 17th.
Priority will be given to candidates who submit their application
on or before Sunday March 16th at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.Join the Medford Police Department as a Community Engagement Officer and make a difference!
As a Community Service Officer dedicated to Community Engagement youll coordinate and provide direction to our volunteer staff acting as the pivotal link between the police department and groups like Neighborhood Watch.This role is dynamic and highly visible to the community assisting with city sponsored events and the organization and planning of Medford Police Department outreach events. Youll be involved in public speaking educating the community on policerelated issues and building strong relationships with various community partners. In addition youll respond to complaints and facilitate problemsolving techniques on safety and livability related issues making a significant impact in enhancing community life.
Minimum qualifications for this position include:- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
- Be 18 years of age by date of hire with no felony convictions; and
- Have a valid drivers license by date of hire; and
- Successfully passes a comprehensive background investigation.
- Experience in public speaking and presenting.
- Knowledge of the concepts and principles of Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System.
- Monday Friday 8 hours/day; or
- 4 10 hour/days
Compensation & Information on Benefits
This position is part of the MPOA employee group.
Learn more about our benefits HERE.
The anticipated hiring range for this position is $28.34 (first step) to $29.77 or $31.25 (second or third step). Directly related experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law. Six steps are included in this salary range allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.
Potential Pay Differentials:- English/Spanish bilingual proficiency 4.5
- College credits up to 10 for a bachelors degree
Healthcare Benefits Provided by the City at NO Cost to Employees:- Medical vision and dental benefits for employee and family.
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance with a policy value of $50000.
- Longterm disability insurance.
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRAVEBA) contributions.
- Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee.
- PERS is 100 fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employees 6 contributions.
- Opportunity to contribute into a deferred compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for retirement planning.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- The Citys Wellness Program promotes physical social emotional intellectual financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually.
- Access to the Citysfully equipped fitness center24/7.
Examples of Job Duties
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Prepares police reports and other documentation for dissemination to appropriate departments and/or external agencies.
- Handles basic evidence collection.
- Ensures that police reports and other related documentation are submitted in a timely manner.
- Coordinate community resources to connect with the homeless.
- Must have the ability to effectively interact and diffuse situations involving angry or irate members of the public.
- Attend community stakeholder meetings.
- Manage and assign work of department volunteers to include daily tasks schedules communication and coordination.
- Be a liaison with Neighborhood Watch and other community groups in order to facilitate relationships between the community and the department.
- Plan organize and execute community service activities such as Juvenile Detention Center work parties that eradicate graffiti in the city.
- Scope of assigned area will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the Police Chief or designated staff.
- Assisting in the of City Sponsored events such as the annual Pear Blossom Festival.
- Coordination and deployment of speed monitoring systems in order to improve traffic safety.
- Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
- Handles job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace.
- Foster an environment that embraces diversity integrity trust and respect.
- Is an integral team player which involves flexibility cooperation and communication.
- Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates regular reliable and punctual attendance.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
This position requires work that includes exposure to regular inside and outside noise and distractions lighting and HVAC systems in relation to temperature. This environment also includes interactions with the public contact with hot and cold temperatures and a large variety of potential health and safety exposures. This environment may also include interactions with the public including angry/hostile individuals.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to accomplish each of the essential job functions satisfactorily. These job functions include grasping feeling objects talking hearing seeing repetitive motions climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling reaching standing pushing pulling carrying and lifting heavy items. Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.The employee will frequently be required to:
- Sit walk or run on uneven terrain.
- Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
- See objects in a very low or bright or glaring light.
- Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them and where they are coming from.
- Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
- Determine the distance between objects.
- While looking forward see objects or movements that are off to the side.
- Speak clearly so listeners can understand as well as understand the speech of another person.
Refer to job description for complete details.Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT (Please read):
- It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
- Applications may be rejected if incomplete. A resume is required to be uploaded at time of application.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a see resume response.
- Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.
How to Apply:
- Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.
- This position is open until filled. For first consideration apply by Sunday March 16 2025.
- Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.
- Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.
Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:- Comprehensive background investigation
- Favorable driving record
- Psychological examination
- Physical examination
- Clear drug screen following federal law (which includes testing for cannabis)
Questions or Assistance:- For technical assistance completing your online application please contact Government Jobs at.
- If you have questions about the job posting please contactJill Auborn Human Resources Manager at.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215 must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
The City of Medford is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based uponrace religion color national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age ancestry status as a protected veteran physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local law.
ADA:
The City of Medford complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and require assistance in the application process please contactor email:.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
