Pinal County

Florence, Arizona, United States

Community Relations Aide

Posted today

Job Description

Overall Job Objective

Description

JOB SUMMARY
Under supervision, performs a wide range of duties and responsibilities working as a liaison between the Pinal County Sheriff's Office and the community we serve and will assist with public education, crime prevention, and neighborhood-specific problems and also helps with coordination of county services and departments to promote a professional response to the citizens of Pinal County. The CRA performs any other duties deemed necessary and as directed by the Sheriff or his designee.

The application and any supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Example of Duties

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Maintains files, data and other information and conducts basic research and analysis on special projects.
  • Knowledge of and refers citizens to appropriate community services agencies or other resources; provides information regarding department policies and procedures, federal and state laws and criminal codes..
  • Assist in organizing public information and special events.
  • May be assigned on a part time basis to recruit, train and coordinate the assignments for citizen volunteers within the Pinal County Sheriff's Office.
  • Assists with creating effective presentations for community groups, organizes Neighborhood Watch meetings, provides crime prevention information, helps coordinate and assist with community events and related duties;
  • Assists in researching and obtaining monetary donations and/or grant resources for Unit.
  • Participates in community-based outreach efforts.
  • Responds courteously to citizen inquiries, which are sometimes controversial or adversarial.
  • Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Must successfully complete a psychological evaluation and a Pinal County Sheriff's Office background investigation.
  • Valid Driver's license with an Arizona State Driver's License by date of hire.
  • Three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience.
  • Must possess or obtain a General Instructors Certification within one year of assignment.
  • Must be willing to work rotating hours and days off as needed.

PREFERRED:
  • Previous paid experience in law enforcement, emergency medical services, military service, or similar work requiring extensive public contact is highly desirable.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • General principles and practices used to establish effective police/community relations and Community Involved Policing philosophy;
  • Use and basic capabilities of County computerized record and information systems;
  • Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
  • General office practices, including filing and operation of common office equipment.
  • General principles and practices used to establish effective police/community relations and Community Involved Policing philosophy;
  • Work productively in time restricted situations.
  • Delegate and manage multiple people.
  • Must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities for the successful completion of duties assigned to the position with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and handle stressful situations and angry people.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be physically able to perform the work including lifting heavy objects and ability to drive a vehicle pulling trailers for events and equipment details.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position is located indoors and outdoors.

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