Community Engagement Service Officer

Summary

Explore an exciting opportunity with the Medford Police Department as a Community Engagement Officer!

The Community Service Officer assigned to Community Engagement is responsible for the organization and direction of our volunteer staff. They are the liaison for the police department to Neighborhood Watch and other community groups.

The Community Engagement Community Service Officer is very active in assisting with city sponsored events and the organization and planning of Medford Police Department outreach events. This position is highly visible within the community, participating in public speaking for various community partners and educating the public on police related issues.

The Community Engagement Community Service Officer is responsible for fielding complaints and facilitating problem-solving techniques on safety and livability related issues.

A qualified applicant is one who:

• Is a high school graduate or has a GED equivalent.

• Is 18 years of age by date of hire with no felony convictions.

• Has a valid driver's license by date of hire.

• Successfully passes a comprehensive background investigation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in public speaking and presenting.

• Knowledge of the concepts and principles of Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System.

Additional eligibility requirements:

• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply departmental policy and applicable state or municipal law.

• Use of computer and other office equipment effectively and efficiently.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Available schedules:

• Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day; or
• 4 - 10 hour/days

Potential Pay Differentials:

• English/Spanish bilingual proficiency 4.5%
• College credits up to 10% for a bachelor's degree

The anticipated hiring range for thisposition is $26.25(first step) to $27.56or $28.93(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.

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Note:Additional details related to specialty pay or benefits can be found in the MPOA labor agreement.

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 $50,000.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions.

Retirement Benefits:

• 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 employee's (6%) contributions.

• Opportunity to contribute into a deferred compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for retirement planning.

Additional Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• The City's 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 City'sfully equipped fitness center24/7.

About the City

Medford is one of the most beautiful areas of the Pacific Northwest and is located in Jackson County, Oregon. Situated in the heart of the scenic Rogue Valley, Medford, population 88,357, is the hub of Oregon's fourth-largest metropolitan area. Located along I-5 in southern Oregon, just 20 miles from the California border, Medford is surrounded by breathtaking mountains in a region featuring world-class outdoor recreation opportunities, including Crater Lake National Park and the Oregon Coast. As the largest city between Eugene and Sacramento, Medford is a growing city with a high quality of life, a growing economy and a moderate climate.

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Examples of Job Duties

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Gathers and disseminates police documents to appropriate departments and/or external agencies.

• Coordinate community resources to connect with community partners, citizens, and stakeholders.

• Must have the ability to effectively interact and diffuse situations involving angry or irate members of the public.

• Attend community stakeholder meetings and/or provide presentations on police related topics.

• 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 to facilitate relationships between the community and the Police Department.

• Plan, organize and execute community service activities such as Juvenile Detention Center work parties that eradicate graffiti in the city, safety events, and outreach events.

• Manage department programs such as the Trespass Agreement program and Speed Survey program.

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Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT (Please read):

• It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess; applications may be rejected if incomplete.

• 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.

• 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:

• If you have questions about the job posting, please contact:

• Jill Auborn, Human Resources Manager at (541) 774-2012; or

• Ernie Whiteman Jr., Professional Standards Sergeant at (541) 774-2240.

• For technical assistance completing your online application, please contact Government Jobs at (855) 524-5627.