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Spokane County

SCOPE Neighborhood Watch Coordinator (Civil Service)

Spokane County, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99254

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Job Overview The S.C.O.P.E. (Sheriff’s Community Oriented Policing Effort) Neighborhood Watch Coordinator works under the direction of the Spokane County Sheriff, or designee, and under the guidance of the S.C.O.P.E. Director. The primary responsibility of this civilian, non-commissioned position is to coordinate the formation, organization, and management of Neighborhood Watch areas.

Compensation Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates. The actual total will vary depending on each employee’s enrollment choices.

Required Documents Checklist

Copy of

Valid Driver’s License

(front side only)

Copy of

DD-214 Member Form 4

(if applicable; see RCW 41.04.010 as to how Veteran's Preference is applied)

Copy of

Permanent Resident Card AKA “Green Card”

(if applicable; front side only)

Copy of

Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card / Form I-797 (Notice of Action) / Form I-821D

(Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients if applicable)

Transcript Submission

Electronic Submission: If your school distributes official, electronic transcripts, have your school registrar email the official transcripts directly to CS@SpokaneCounty.gov (electronic transcripts will ONLY be accepted if sent directly by the school registrar or their 3rd party affiliate; applicants may not email transcripts directly).

Alternate Arrangements: If your school does not issue electronic transcripts, please email CS@SpokaneCounty.gov to make alternate arrangements.

Primary Responsibilities

Identify community needs with the development and implementation of Neighborhood Watch plans; evaluate neighborhood policing efforts.

Prepare and submit a Neighborhood Watch Weekly Activity Report; create, produce, print, and distribute a quarterly Neighborhood Watch newsletter.

Provide volunteer training as requested by the S.C.O.P.E. Director.

Work harmoniously with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Deputies, other law enforcement employees, and other agencies to assist neighborhoods and other law enforcement communities.

Coordinate Neighborhood Crime Watch meetings; ensure that problems and concerns that are raised at these meetings are forwarded to the appropriate Spokane County Sheriff’s Office personnel; follow-up with the concerned citizens.

Serve as liaison for community groups for law enforcement services provided to the neighborhoods.

Explore, solicit, and secure financial partnerships, grant opportunities, and funding, if possible.

Maintain a budget and accurate record keeping of funds, expenditures, and monthly inventory.

Maintain accurate records for the Neighborhood Watch Program; manage Neighborhood Watch Database; facilitate performance of background checks on behalf of Neighborhood Watch.

Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive S.C.O.P.E. Programs, Neighborhood Crime Watch, and Sheriff’s Office reports, records, files, correspondence, and conversations.

Attend meetings and events as requested by the S.C.O.P.E. Director.

Maintain Neighborhood Watch multimedia websites and other methods of communication (i.e. social media platforms and S.C.O.P.E. website).

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a citizen of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) recipient.

Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language; high school diploma or GED.

Valid driver’s license is required at the time of application and must be retained throughout employment.

In addition to the above requirements, applicants must have obtained an equivalent to at least two (2) years of full-time professional experience in public safety communication or closely related law enforcement field, volunteering with law enforcement, or analytical work in the criminal justice arena.

Incumbent is required to undergo and successfully complete a full background investigation with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Background Investigation Unit prior to being hired.

Behavioral Standards

Respect:

Appreciating and valuing customers, co-workers, managers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness, and fairness.

Accountability:

Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; a team player that helps the organization meet its objectives by taking initiative.

Integrity:

Positively represents the organization and the County by modeling transparent and ethical behavior.

Innovation:

Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures, or technologies.

Knowledge

S.C.O.P.E. and Neighborhood Watch Programs

Various social media platforms

Proper document storage, retention, and disposal in accordance with the Washington State and Spokane County records retention schedule

Skilled In

Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing

Use of standard office equipment, including computers and software related to job duties

Public speaking

Time management

Fundraising and researching grant opportunities

Exercising discretion and ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information

Microsoft Office programs and other computer/software applications

Ability To

Effectively coordinate activities of the S.C.O.P.E. Neighborhood Watch Program

Exercise initiative, judgment, and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority

Prepare reports and presentations

Effectively apply customer service techniques to both internal and external customers

Testing Information Testing for this position will be dependent on the number of qualified applicants and may include a Training & Experience Form, Oral Board Interview, or a combination of the two. Full details on testing will be sent to all qualified applicants after the posting deadline.

Additional Notes Must be a citizen of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) recipient. Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language; high school diploma or GED. A valid driver’s license is required at the time of application and must be retained throughout employment.

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