City of Tucson

COMMUNITY LIAISON AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR (UC) (#0018)

$28.21-$48.98 Hourly / $58,676.80-$101,878.40 Yearly
Salary Grade: 817


General Description

This classification will develop opportunities for community dialogue, outreach, presentations, special events, neighborhood relations and collaboration with a wide range of community members.  This classification will enhance the existing Tucson Police Department (TPD) Volunteer and Reserve programs and assist in development of the TPD Police Officer Training Corps (POTC) program and increase trust and legitimacy for TPD within the larger Tucson community.

Essential Functions

Provide public meeting support, including identifying interested parties, preparing notices, mailings, identifying meeting locations, set up, logistics and overall moderation of group discussions on a variety law enforcement topics, to include but not limited to use of force, transparency, procedural justice and general policy matters.  

Responsible for public event support at special ceremonies, forums, conferences, seminars and any other special event in a manner that advances TPD relationships with minority communities, advocacy groups and other key stakeholders.  

Oversee educational programs regarding police community relations, including the creation of educational materials (print/video/internet/radio) for distribution to minority communities, advocacy groups and other key stakeholders.   Provide training to TPD members on crime prevention, community outreach, advocacy, and other issues as identified by the Chief of Police or designee.    

Expand social media presence and/or support by community participation in TPD Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms. Produce reports identifying growth numbers, benchmarks and key influencers as well as determining impact achieved. Develop new and innovative ways of engagement with minority and low income communities.  

Manage specific concept, content, and program support to TPD staff in the following areas: Expand current recruitment efforts and opportunities. Develop and attract a diverse group of participants for the TPD Volunteer and Reserve programs. Develop and attract a diverse group of participants for the TPD Explorer program. Develop and attract a diverse group of participants for the TPD POTC.  

Deliver written project reports and deliverables on a monthly basis or as determined by the Chief of Police or designee.   Provide general administrative and substantive support for all projects as assigned by the Chief of Police or designee.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education Level & Type: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 5 years of combination experience in marketing, and in a community liaison, volunteer coordinator or related field

Pre-employment Medical Testing Requirements

None

Other Information

FLSA Status: Exempt

 Occupational Group Code: 34

 Occupational Group Description: Police

EEO Job Category Code: B

EEO Job Category Description: Professional

Organizational Level: Superintendent/Manager

NCCI: 9102 Bargaining Unit: No Representation

Driving Requirements

The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A,B,C,D,or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.

Driving Level: Incidental    

License Type: None

CDL Endorsements: None

Safety Sensitive: No

Job Description Disclaimer

This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

CLASS: 0018; EST: 3/1/2018; REV: 3/1/2018;