Neighborhood Coordinator, Grant Service Specialist III (NCS) - Baltimore Police Department - City of Baltimore, MD : Job Details

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 12/10/2024

SALARY RANGE: $64,427.00 - $110,756.00 Annually

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 1-year mandatory probation.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Neighborhood Coordinator supports successful implementation of the Community Policing Plan and is responsible for coordination with city and community partners to deploy public safety resources. The SRC works with Patrol Support leadership in facilitating various community policing related projects, to include Neighborhood Policing Plans, the Group Violence Reduction Strategy and other shared public safety strategies that require coordinated action across multiple city and community partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Coordinate with city hall/agency liaisons on neighborhood engagement and outreach material about the Community Policing Plan.

* Work with NCO teams and City Hall partners to convene city and community stakeholders to implement the Neighborhood Policing Plans (NPPs).

* Project manage work plans related Neighborhood Policing Plans (NPPs) and other Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) activities.

* Coordinate with city and community partners to deploy a comprehensive public safety response in geographies that are a priority for both NPPs and the Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS).

* Work with Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) to identify, communicate and track ongoing city agency requests related to comprehensive public safety approaches.

* Mobilize residents and businesses to participate in safety activities through community organizing and other efforts to build more active communication lines between police, prosecutors and neighborhood stakeholders.

* Act as a point of contact for re-entry, faith-based and other community partners.

* Develop and deliver crime prevention and safety education training for NCOs and community members.

* Document and publicize neighborhood safety achievements to build confidence and buy-in among program partners.

* Research and secure additional grant funding consistent with community policing plan objectives.

* Provide status reports on community policing activities as required by consent decree monitoring team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, Urban Planning or related field.

AND

EXPERIENCE: At least two (2) years of experience working in municipal, state, or federal government, with at least one (1) year working directly with law enforcement or a criminal justice related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Distinguished service record, including excellent performance ratings, ability to pass a CJIS background investigation to obtain access to police sensitive information.

* Strong knowledge and experience with administration and communication tools such as excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Webex.

* Knowledge and understanding of community-based public safety strategies and problem-oriented policing.

* Ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders

* Demonstrated excellence as a leader, with superior oral and written communication skills.

* Strong coordinating or project management background and proficiency in the development, reports and display of related information.

* Experience in grant management and reporting

BENEFITS

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

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