SCOPE Neighborhood Watch Coordinator (Civil Service) chez Spokane County, WA

About the Department

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.

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TOTAL COMPENSATION: $71,379 - $99,414 annually. Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

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REQUIRED ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST

- THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

• 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)

- OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS SUBMITTED BY THE SCHOOL REGISTRAR OR THEIR THIRD-PARTY AFFILIATE:
Official transcripts from the school of your highest level of education and/or transcripts showing proof of your highest degree obtained must be submitted to the Civil Service office in order to move forward in the hiring process. All transcripts must be official documents; they cannot be uploaded by applicants to your application.
    
Examples: if you graduated high school and have some college credits, but no degree, you will need to order BOTH high school and your college transcripts; if you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and no additional college, then only order the transcript showing proof of your degree; if you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree plus additional college, please order BOTH college transcripts, etc. 
    
Accepted methods for transcript submission:

1. Electronic Submission: If your school distributes official, electronic transcripts, have your school registrar email the official transcripts directly to: [email protected] (electronic transcripts will ONLY be accepted if sent directly by the school registrar or their 3rd party affiliate; applicants may not email transcripts directly)
2. Alternate Arrangements: If your school does not issue electronic transcripts, please email: [email protected] to make alternate arrangements.

If you have already submitted official transcripts to Civil Service, do NOT resubmit. If you are unsure, please contact our office to verify. Phone:509-477-4711, x2.

Please DO NOT submit a resume; resumes are NOT accepted in lieu of a complete online application.

Position Duties

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as an exclusive list of all essential job functions performed by all employees in this classification, but only as a representative summary of the primary job functions and responsibilities. Incumbent may not be required to perform all job functions and may be required to perform additional, position specific tasks.

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.

Responsible for maintaining 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.

A valid drivers’ 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:
All employees of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office are responsible for contributing to a safe, productive, and positive work environment, by being self-motivated and actively demonstrating the core values of the Sheriff’s Office in their daily work and interactions:

• Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, co-workers, managers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness, and fairness. Communicating in a productive and professional manner.
• 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; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have placed in each of us.
• Integrity: Positively represents the organization and the County by modeling transparent and ethical behavior and demonstrating it with honest and trustworthy behaviors and actions; leading by example and performing work to the highest standards.
• Innovation: Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures, or technologies; fostering an environment of engagement, empowerment, and embracing continuous improvement.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of:
• 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, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction
• the 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