Police Volunteer Program Coordinator
Police Volunteer Program Coordinator
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Job Description
Come Join the City of Bellevue!
Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.
New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.
Job Summary
The City ofBellevuePolice Departmentseeksa proactive and collaborative individual toserve as a Volunteer Program Coordinator. Committed toreducing crime and the fear of crime whileensuring the safety and wellbeing of our community our Police Department is dedicated to fostering partnerships with the public. We are proud to be a forwardthinking diverse and highperforming department within our dynamic city.
The PoliceVolunteer Program Coordinator plans develops and manages Volunteer and/or Internship programs includingcreatinga mission goalspolicyprocedures and marketing to increase public awareness. Provides oversight of program operations. Although this positions primary task is as a volunteer administrator this job will haveadditionalresponsibilities with the efficient operations of various programs/initiatives of the police department.
We are seeking an exceptional candidate who is enthusiastic about contributing to the mission of our Police Department. This individual will thrive in an environment that values effective communication shared leadership innovation and integrity. Join our team and be part of a communityfocused highperforming department dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our residents.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Adaptability:Demonstratesthe ability to adjust their decisions and behaviors to respond appropriately to uncertainty or changing circumstances;manage changes effectively and adapt to new situations with a positive attitude and a flexible approach.
- Leadership:Demonstratesan ability to communicate clear and attainable goals.Have a clearunderstanding of goals; ensuring that they are understood and accepted by those who implement those goals.
- Interpersonal Skills:Persuades others to consider and adopt a new position or attitude on a topic while still being respectful of others;convincingly explain the benefits of an action while working effectively with others.
- Oral Communication:Usescorrect vocabulary;presents information clearly and in an organized manner.Conveys the message without unnecessary language and uses tone inflection pauses and body language for added impact.
- Problem Solving:Breaks down the problem into manageable components and recognizes interrelationships;uses all the pertinent information to create a course of action that solves the problemprovidinga range of alternative solutions.
- Teamwork:Demonstratesthe ability to work inconjunctionwith others to achieve a shared goal;supportive of others by monitoring and adapting to the needs of the team.
- Stewardship: Hasa sense of public trust ethics and urgesdecisionmakersto makeinformedfinancial and environmental stewardship decisions whiledeveloping andimplementingprojects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Defines and develops volunteer or internship positions.
Recruits screens trains and places volunteers; sets up work schedules and monitors workload.
Monitors and reviewsvolunteer or intern performance and may oversee internal communication and recognition programs.
May coach and counsel volunteers interns and staff on all relevant personnel issues and concerns.
May prepare newsletters as well as reports presentations and policies relating to program development.
Assists the Planning and Research Major with implementing and following through on various police department programs and initiatives. Thisassistancemay include scheduling meetings coordinating events internal and external communication and project management.
Supervision received and Exercised
Works under general supervision.
Exercises supervision over volunteers as assigned.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS& ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of budget development and management.
- Considerable skills and knowledge of recruitmentselectionand supervision techniques.
- Skill in public speaking and customer service.
- Ability to relate and work with a broad and varied population; Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures to ambiguous situations; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Effective organizational skills. Ability to manage time multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including building andmaintainingeffective team relationships with coworkers department management city staff and community members.
- Ability toanticipate analyze diagnose and problemsolve.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
- Ability tomaintaina high levelof accuracy and bedetailoriented.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE and OTHER REQUIREMENTSGraduation from an accredited fouryear college or university.
- Three or more years of professionalrelated experience in volunteer or project management.
- Experience as an administrative assistant is preferred.
- Or any equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
- Valid Washington State drivers license.
- Washington State Patrol Access Certification or ability toattainwithin six months of hire.
- Applicants must be 18 years of age who can read and speak fluent English and either:
- A US citizen or
- A lawful permanent resident or
- A Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)recipient with employment authorization from USCIS.
Supplemental Information
- Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work involves walking talking hearing using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reaching with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee may be required to push pull lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
The use of illegal referred to in this acknowledgement means the use of which are unlawful under the provisions of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act in this state or its equivalent in any other jurisdiction. (Misuse of Prescription will be reviewed on a casebycase basis. Simple possession of most of the following substances will be considered on a casebycase basis and may be grounds for disqualification. Note thatanyuse or abuse of may be grounds for disqualification or contribute to rejection during the background investigation; these are merely the automatic disqualifiers.Please call the Personnel Services Unit before applying if you are unsure if the standard applies to you.The City of Bellevue is a Drug Free Workplace.
The following drug involvement will be disqualifying:
Usage:- Any use of
- Any possession or use of GHB or any other date drug including giving it to others
- Any use of any illegal drug within three years of application* (Excludes which is addressed below.
- Misuse of Prescription will be reviewed on a casebycase basis.
- Any use of illegal (other than since applying to or while employed by any law enforcement agency (including military police agencies). Please note that while many states have decriminalized it is still federally illegal and police officers are expected to adhere to all laws and regulations on and off duty.
- Any participation in or allowing of the manufacture selling offering to sell cultivation warehousing distribution holding or transporting for another transporting for sale or financing of any illegal /narcotics within five years of application* including extraction and concentration of THC oils from for the production of honey wax dabs or any other THC concentrate
- Any distribution of illegal or illegal distribution of since applying* to and/or while employed by any law enforcement agency (including military police agencies)
- Any prescription forgery prosecuted undetected or otherwise within five years of application*
The following will be disqualifying:- Any adult felony conviction.
- Any juvenile felony conviction within the past five years.
- Any misdemeanor conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude.
- Commission of any crime of violence including domestic violence.
- Commission of any sexual offense within the past five years.
- Any conviction of a felony crime at any time while employed in any capacity with a Law Enforcement Agency (including volunteer intern and reserve positions).
- Any single theft of property or money in excess of $100 value within the past five years.
HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.- Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
- We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
- Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
- All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
- Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
- Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.
At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.
Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office ator .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.The City of Bellevue participates in the EVerify program. Learn more about the EVerify program.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Volunteer
