Neighbor Coordinator, Operations Specialist II (NCS) - Baltimore Police Department

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 07/02/2024

CLOSING DATE: 10/02/2024 AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT

SALARY RANGE: $65,393.00 – $104,724.00 USD Annually

Class Overview

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

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS SUPERVISED BY:

Community Policing Programs Manager Interacts with:

• Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement
• State and local law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies
• BPD Patrol Support staff, District command staff, Neighborhood Coordinating Officers, Group Violence Unit, Victim Services Unit, and other BPD leadership teams.
• Baltimore City communities, neighborhood associations, and other community-based organizations.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 to 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 the consent decree monitoring team.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, Urban Planning or related field from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have 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

• 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.
• Distinguished service record, including excellent performance ratings, and 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.
• Bi-Lingual Spanish Speaking Applicants are encouraged to apply.
  
  

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Applications will be reviewed and selected applicants will be asked to participate in a virtual interview(s) with BPD's interview committee made up of executive leaders in the agency to answer questions about how they would approach the role.
• Interviewed applicants may also be asked to generate example work products or presentations to demonstrate proficiency in job-related tools and concepts to the committee.
• This position is a non-civil service position and serves at the discretion of the Police Commissioner and is represented by the Managerial and Professional Society of Baltimore (MAPS) and is eligible for any benefits provided to comparable MAPS employees.
  
  

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Financial Disclosure:

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.

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