Job description
General Summary
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Works with the Community Engagement and Information team and other ACSO staff to connect with community members, schools, organizations, and businesses to provide education and outreach to increase community participation in safety and crime prevention efforts. This position is located at the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Community Engagement & Information Unit.
SHIFT INFORMATION:
Typically Monday-Friday, but must be available to work some evenings and weekends.
BENEFITS
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
PERSI retirement (fixed monthly income in retirement)
Matching (3%) deferred compensation plan; optional 401(k) and Roth IRA
Eleven (11) paid holidays; paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
Free basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurance
Wellness program
Visit adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our full benefits package.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates presentations and displays to include crime prevention and safety discussions at community meetings and at other events, as directed
- Participates and assists in developing, promoting, coordinating, and presenting crime prevention and public awareness campaigns, activities and educational materials for neighborhoods, schools, community groups, and businesses;
- Maintains a working relationship with community members and groups to keep Sheriff’s Office staff informed of meetings, concerns, trends, and areas of public interest;
- Facilitates Neighborhood Watch program;
- Researches and develops new data-informed programs to improve or increase community outreach;
- Prepares literature and visual aids for events, programs, and presentations;
- Writes materials for diverse audiences;
- Proofreads and edits content developed by others;
- Prepares and disseminates internal ACSO newsletter.
- May be required to perform special projects on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office to include, but not limited to, crime prevention and community outreach events or public relations issue.
- May be required to speak at public forums and interact with the public on matters concerning crime prevention, Sheriff’s Office policies, and law enforcement activities; and
- Performs related duties as required.
Job Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;
- Undergraduate degree or experience in communications, marketing, or related public relations fields is preferred;
- Knowledge of effective community outreach practices;
- Ability to connect with and engage diverse groups of staff, community members, and organizations;
- Knowledge and skills in creative desktop publishing, production, and editing;
- Ability to effectively use social media tools including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, electronic publications, basic HTML and web-based platforms;
- Ability to create attention-grabbing content that delivery useful, easy to understand, visually engaging information for diverse audiences;
- Skill in conducting informational briefings and presentations to community and governmental groups;
- Skill in problem-solving;
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple projects and events with competing deadlines;
- Ability to make verbal and written presentations effectively;
- Ability to promote community policing services;
- Ability to use interpersonal and communication skills to maintain effective working relationships with Sheriff’s Office employees, other agencies, and the general public;
- Ability to be self-directed;
- Video and photo production skills a plus;
- Event planning experience is a plus;
- Knowledge of online accessibility is a plus;
- WordPress experience a plus.
- Must appear before an oral board and complete a polygraph and background check prior to entrance on duty;
- Must be available to work some evenings and weekends;
- This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
- May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.;
- Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.
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