HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.D.2. Approval of Position Desciption for Victim & Community Services Coordinator Consent Business 4. D. 2.
SHAKOPE E
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator
DATE: 01/06/2015
SUBJECT: Approval of Position Description for Victim & Community Services
Coordinator (E)
Action Sought
The Council is asked to approve the attached position description for the newly
created Police Department position of Victim & Community Services Coordinator,
which was authorized in the adopted 2015 operating budget.
Background
The position description has received the required two readings before the Police
Civil Service Commission and is recommended for placement in Grade 5 of the
City's Non-Union Pay Plan.
Budget Impact
Funding for this position was included in the adopted operating budget for 2015.
The annual wage and benefit cost is estimated at $65,200.
Relationship to Vision
This item relates to Goal E: Deliver effective and efficient public services by a staff
of well-trained, caring and professional employees.
Requested Action
The Council is asked to approve the attached position description for the newly
created Police Department position of Victim & Community Services Coordinator
and authorize it's placement in Grade 5 of the Non-Union Pay Plan.
Attachments: Position Description -- V&CS Coordinator
City of Shakopee
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Victim&Community Services Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Police
REPORTS TO: Investigations Sergeant
STATUS: Full-Time,Non-Exempt
PAY GRADE: 5
APPROVED:
SUMMARY
Plans,coordinates and implements victim services and community outreach activities under the direction
of a licensed officer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plans,coordinates and implements victim services and community outreach activities to further the
police department's community-oriented policing philosophy.
• Keeps crime victims up-to-date regarding the status or outcome of cases. Works with licensed
investigators to confirm and clarify information in case files and complete any necessary follow-up.
• Provides crime victims with referrals to various service organizations as appropriate.
• Coordinates Predatory Offender Registration(POR)checks to be carried out in partnership with a
licensed officer.
• Coordinates the Department's use of the Automated Pawn System(APS). Maintains regular contact
with local pawn shops.
• Represents the Department at a wide range of community meetings and events. Serves as the
Department's representative to the Shakopee Diversity Alliance and a variety of local and regional
victim service agencies.
• Coordinates and conducts community speaking engagements,presentations and community events as
deemed necessary.
• Maintains community and professional contacts as needed to better serve crime victims and the
community at large. Involves regular contacts with victims and family members,witnesses,
prosecutors,social service agencies and organizations,other law enforcement agencies,City staff,
and other groups and/or individuals as needed.
• Keeps abreast of the latest in relevant theories and practices by attending seminars,training sessions,
and maintaining active memberships in professional associations.
• Keeps records of daily and monthly activities. Keeps supervisor advised of notable developments
within scope of responsibility.
• Serves as a back-up to the Crime Prevention Specialist.
• Performs other related duties as apparent or assigned.
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS&ABILITIES REQUIRED
• Ability to establish and maintain positive,professional working relationships with co-workers,
supervisors,community members and other criminal justice agencies.
• Ability to work with the public in a friendly,tactful manner.
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and ethical performance at all times.
• Ability to present evidence and offer credible testimony in court.
o Ability to maintain confidentiality of Police Department information.
o Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in written form with the general
public and co-workers, in both one-on-one and large group settings.
o Knowledge of and ability to operate common office equipment and presentation systems, including
personal computers,copy machines and overhead projectors.
• Computer skills in the areas of word processing,data base entry and retrieval,and statistics.
• Knowledge and ability to run reports and process statistics from the various law enforcement
computer systems.
o Ability to prioritize work tasks and function with basic supervision.
o Knowledge of applicable federal,state,and local laws.
o Knowledge of the geography of Shakopee.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or General Education Degree(GED)and valid driver's license. Post-secondary
education or past experience(employment,internship or volunteer)resulting in a working knowledge of
law enforcement operations.
Ability to pass a comprehensive background check; covering criminal,financial,educational,
employment and personal history. Must complete data-practices training within one year of hire.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with public speaking on behalf of a company or organization.Experience with law
enforcement software applications and databases. Fluency in a second language,in addition to English,
that has a recognized presence in the community(Spanish,Russian,Hmong,etc.).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job,the employee is regularly required to sit,stand and move about
the office;use hands to finger,handle or feel objects,tools or controls;and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is required to speak,hear and see in order to share information,receive instructions and
complete tasks using a computer screen.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25
pounds.
The normal work environment is a modern,climate-controlled office building,with moderate levels of
noise generated by conversations,phones and other office equipment.
App oved:
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Commission Chair
Co mission Secretary
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