Community Engagement Administrative Analyst

About the role

The Community Engagement Coordinator builds and maintains vital relationships with residents, local businesses, civic groups, and houses of worship to identify concerns and develop collaborative, problem-solving partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct follow-up outreach communication to gather details on ongoing community issues
• Document outcomes, and analyze neighborhood trends and basic crime data to support local problem-solving initiatives
• Facilitate communication and meetings between police personnel and community stakeholders
• Coordinate logistics—including scheduling, registration, and materials—for police-led programs, National Night Out, camps, conferences, and academies like the Citizens, Teen, and Hispanic Academies
• Represent the Police Department at safety and crime prevention meetings, prepare presentations, and administer specialized community programs such as Business Watch, Worship Watch, and Project Lifesaver
• Maintain accurate, confidential participant records and track equipment
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, or a related field
• Two years of professional experience in criminal justice, human services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Working knowledge of the basics of community policing, including relevant policies, laws, and ethical standards of public service
• Strong understanding of community demographics, local civic organizations, and neighborhood needs
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate effective community outreach strategies, public education efforts, and event coordination
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to operate a personal computer and other standard office equipment, including Microsoft Office software products

Qualifications

Must be a US citizen or be a lawful permanent resident eligible for naturalization. This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification, and is considered Critical Safety Sensitive and subject to random drug testing and alcohol testing.

Skills

Ability to organize and prioritize work; perform a variety of responsible and administrative tasks; to work efficiently and accurately; and maintain confidential records. Ability to provide courteous, professional service to a diverse range of department and community members.

Benefits

This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; occasional evenings and weekends