Crimewatch Specialist

About the role

To assist in developing programs involving citizens in the reduction of crimes against persons and property in Marion County.

Responsibilities

• Assist District Commander and central Crimewatch office in organizing, instructing, and motivating citizens in crime-prevention endeavors;
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of programs;
• Alter/amend programs as necessary with approval of Commander;
• Schedules and conducts Crimewatch Block clubs;
• Delivers presentations on crime-prevention techniques;
• Advises members of available services in public/private sectors;
• Offers possible solutions;
• Maintains files on, and monitors status of, clubs;
• Strives to ensure active status of same;
• Delivers presentations to community groups on prevention of victimization and services/assistance available through Crimewatch Office, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, and/or other agencies;
• Maintains liaison with leaders and other members of community to determine optimal program-development plans;
• Acts as resource to inform interested parties of Crimewatch activities and plans;
• Interacts with Departmental personnel, like-agencies (Prosecutor's Office, etc.) to assist victims as appropriate;
• Acts as liaison between general and outside agencies;
• Other duties and responsibilities that are applicable and/or as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a social science or related field (i.e., Journalism, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Anthropology, etc.).
• One (1) year of related experience may be substituted for each year of formal education.
• Must be able to schedule daytime and evening meetings seven (7) days per week.
• Must maintain a current Indiana Driver's License in order to remain in position.
• Able to obtain knowledge of Departmental/City functions and procedures.
• Able to recruit and lead volunteers.
• Able to present effective programs and operate audio-visual equipment.

Benefits

Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month): Basic: Employer Paid
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 + $2.054

Pay

2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67382b58-4d1a-4519-89d7-8453f91e19a1

Schedule

All rates are bi-weekly.