Overview: Works with the Community Engagement and Information team and other ACSO staff to connect with community members, schools, organizations, and businesses to provide education and outreach to increase community participation in safety and crime prevention efforts. This position is located at the Ada County Sheriff’s Office | Community Engagement & Information Unit.

Responsibilities

Coordinates presentations and displays to include crime prevention and safety discussions at community meetings and at other events, as directed
Participates and assists in developing, promoting, coordinating, and presenting crime prevention and public awareness campaigns, activities and educational materials for neighborhoods, schools, community groups, and businesses;
Maintains a working relationship with community members and groups to keep Sheriff’s Office staff informed of meetings, concerns, trends, and areas of public interest;
Facilitates Neighborhood Watch program;
Researches and develops new data-informed programs to improve or increase community outreach;
Prepares literature and visual aids for events, programs, and presentations;
Writes materials for diverse audiences;
Prepares and disseminates internal ACSO newsletter via WordPress
May be required to perform special projects on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office to include, but not limited to, crime prevention and community outreach events or public relations issue.
Video and photo production skills a plus;
Event planning experience is a plus;
Knowledge of online accessibility is a plus;
WordPress experience a plus.

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;
Undergraduate degree or experience in communications, marketing, or related public relations fields is preferred;
Knowledge of effective community outreach practices;
Ability to connect with and engage diverse groups of staff, community members, and organizations;
Knowledge and skills in creative desktop publishing, production, and editing;
Ability to effectively use social media tools including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, electronic publications, basic HTML and web-based platforms;
Ability to create attention-grabbing content that delivery useful, easy to understand, visually engaging information for diverse audiences;
Skill in conducting informational briefings and presentations to community and governmental groups;

Other Requirements:

Must appear before an oral board and complete a polygraph and background check prior to entrance on duty;
Must be available to work some evenings and weekends;
This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

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