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Department:Patrol Division
Employee Type:Probationary
Time Type:Full time
Salary Range:$32.6096 - $42.3924 Hourly / $67,827.97 - $88,176.19 Annually
Job Posting Period:July 03, 2024 - July 18, 2024 12:00 A.M.
Job Description:Overview To plan, develop, and coordinate Police Explorer’s and volunteer programs, including the recruitment of volunteers, establishing and monitoring goals, and oversight of the daily program operations.
Essential Functions- Develops and provides recommendations for standard operating policies and procedures to cover all aspects of the volunteer programs and implements approved recommendations.
- Develops, plans and schedules training academy and programs for volunteers; ensures training for staff who use volunteers.
- Recruits, screens, interviews, recommends, and processes applicants; ensures proper placement of volunteers.
- Supervises volunteers in matters relating to assignments, training, and scheduling.
- Serves as liaison between volunteers and others including volunteers, personnel, supervisors, management, and outside agencies or other entities.
- Collects and documents the monthly total of volunteer hours and assignments.
- Designates other volunteers to act as “Assistant” to help in managing the programs.
- Creates, distributes, and tracks monthly and annual reports.
- Collects distributes and maintains current volunteer contact information.
- Manages/organizes weekly and monthly meetings/training, to include high liability instruction.
- Coordinates/organizes/tracks all volunteer participation in-house and field training.
- Coordinates and tracks Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Security Awareness Training for all participants of the program.
- Maintains and secures volunteer files.
- Coordinates/oversees volunteer participation in special events (ie. parades, 4th of July, etc..).
- Assists with research and coordination of grants that are applicable to the programs in coordination with the City’s Grants Coordinator.
- Secures qualified instructors to assist in the training of volunteers.
- The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree
- Three (3) years of experience as either an instructor, supervisor/coordinator or manager.
- Or eight (8) years’ experience as a certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer (can be substituted for three years of instructor, supervisor/coordinator, manager experience.)
- Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
Job Based Competencies- Ability to work effectively with teens and adults eligible for membership in the volunteer programs.
- Ability to design, develop and implement training programs (New Police Explorer Program), curriculum, and coordinate with law enforcement course scheduling.
- Ability to serve as subject matter expert for instructional staff, an academic curriculum, and technical information.
- Knowledge of current trends, research, and best practices for public service education.
- Ability to read and interpret applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Skill in human interaction and conflict resolution.
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and exhibit time management skills.
- Ability to analyze, interpret and use data in decision making.
- Ability to make presentations to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to use computer hardware and software.
- Ability to develop and manage budgets.
- Knowledge of department policies that relate to the job function.
- Ability to maintain complex clerical records and prepare reports from such records.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, coworkers, and the general public.
- Safely and competently operate a marked department volunteer patrol vehicle.
- Must exhibit competent operation of a police radio.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
Responsibility This position is under the direction of and responsible to the Department Head or designated representative. Will be required to exercise supervision and direction over members of the volunteer programs to include (minors) and civilian volunteers in matters of assignments, training, and scheduling.
Physical Requirements This position consists of office work requiring limited physical effort however, certain training and special events will require long periods of standing and/or walking. Position requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally as needed to move objects. Visual acuity for reviewing, checking, preparing, and maintaining written and computer files. Incumbent is required to have sufficient hearing to accurately perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Manual dexterity to operate standard office, data entry, and word processing equipment is required.
Public Contact This position will have moderate public contact. May at times be asked to act as a representative of their supervisor.
Retirement BenefitThe City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com. Please note that if you are hired to work for the City of Sarasota as an FRS employer, you will be asked to complete a form to certify your FRS status, as there may be an impact to any FRS benefit you are already receiving.
NOTE: The City of Sarasota is an Equal Employment Opportunity , Veteran, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace
employer. Click to view a copy of the City's Veterans Recruitment Plan .I f you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Jake Brown our ADA Coordinator. Jake can be reached via email at Jake.Brown@sarasotafl.gov or via phone at 941-263-6299.
F or questions pertaining to general employment or job application status, please call 941-263-6476, or email HR@sarasotafl.gov
