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Community Relations Coordinator

City of Plantation, Florida - Plantation, FL 33317

$29,120 - $49,734 a year

Description

This is a non-exempt position, which is responsible for technical work in providing positive public relations and information to the public about police, city and other functions offered at the Police Department's Community Outreach Center. An employee in this classification is responsible for developing, organizing, promoting and coordinating community relation programs for the Plantation Police Department. Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Examples of Duties

· Develops, plans, and organizes new programs and events which will promote the City and the Police Department.

· Attends regular meetings for various community organizations.

· Assists the public with obtaining various services and programs offered by the Police Department and City.

· Coordinates and supports events with Department approved charitable organizations in the community.

· Schedules and sets up the conference room for meetings and teaches classes in areas of interest to the community.

· Schedules, advertises, coordinates, and facilitates the Police Department's Citizen Police Academy.

· Organizes programs through grants.

· Coordinates and prepares award nominations and ceremony presentations for Department members.

· This position does not have final procurement authority.

· Performs related duties as required and as directed.

Typical Qualifications

· Considerable knowledge of Municipal, State, and County services, and the ability to identify resources in obtaining and providing accurate information to the public.

· Must have ability to attend community events including some evenings and weekends.

· Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

· Must possess good knowledge of social media platforms for marketing and advertising of special events.

· Must be able to obtain necessary certifications, when appropriate, for various topics instructed.

· Must have good understanding of crime prevention practices, strategies, and programs, and have the ability to obtain appropriate crime prevention certifications.

· Must have good working knowledge of the City and the Police Department's policies and procedures.

· Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette and procedures; ability to handle situations and to deal effectively with the general public on the telephone and in person.

· Knowledge of modern information systems and standard software such as Windows, Word and Excel with the ability to learn new applications.

· Ability to interface effectively with many different types of individuals and organizations, while maintaining a professional and pleasant demeanor.

· Ability to maintain a high level of job proficiency with minimal supervision.

· Ability to create new programs and events for the Police Department.

· Ability to speak publicly and deliver effective presentations.

· Ability to adhere to a tight schedule and still maintain work quality.

· Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other municipal employees, city officials and the general public.

· Skilled in the operation of standard office equipment.

· Skilled in the operation of personal computer and typewriter with accuracy and reasonable rate of speed.

Desirable Experience and Training

· Graduation from standard high school with public speaking and teaching experience.

· Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain, a Florida driver's license with an overall good driving record. No single suspension of driver's license within the past two (2) years and no more than two (2) suspensions within the past five (5) year history (except if suspension was due to insurance error or clerk of court error).