Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position - Focused Intervention Team Community Oversight Group (FITCOG)

The Position

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The FITCOG’s mission is to work closely with the Commissioner-in-Charge of the Portland Police Bureau (PPB), the leadership of the PPB, and the Focused Intervention Team (FIT) and command, to understand, inform, and provide oversight and recommendations to the city's efforts to reduce gun violence in Portland. This will be done by remaining informed about gun violence trends, PPB and FIT strategies, and other City of Portland programs and priorities in supporting this work and best practices for prevention, intervention, and response.

Committee activities includes: The role of the FITCOG is to help oversee the specific work of the PPB’s Focused Intervention Team, including FIT members and command as it pertains to community and cultural competency, with full support from the Public Safety Service Area (PSSA); and access to the Commissioner-in-Charge of the PPB and Police Chief.
• Assist with development of recommendations
• Participate in strategic planning
• Provide feedback on the prioritization of work in future phases

Total number of advisory seats: Fifteen (15) Number of seats available: Five (5)

To Qualify

To be eligible for the advisory committee, members must live, play, worship, go to school, work or do business in the City of Portland.

What We Look For
We want people from every part of Portland here to share their voice on this committee, especially people who have not been involved before. If you want to serve your community and to help government make better choices, then we want to see your application. The attributes listed below are what will guide our selection process. It is helpful if you are specific in your answers. We do not expect you to be or have everything listed.

• You believe government is better when community is involved
• You are an advocate for racial equity: you want positive and long-lasting outcomes for underserved communities.
• You have a perspective on navigating the community as a person with a disability.
• You are available to attend all meetings and events, and participate in the discussions.
• FITCOG requires its members to engage in 2 hour, bi-weekly meetings (virtual and in-person), in addition to direct observation hours, recommendation contributions, and additional subcommittee work.
  

Time Commitment

• Bi-monthly meetings will take place on Thursday evenings both virtually and in-person alternately. In-person events are held in different FIT-served communities.
• FITCOG members serve for one term which is equivalent to twenty-four (24) months. FITCOG members may serve longer per their availability. At the completion of each term, FITCOG members who wish to continue to serve will submit written notice of their request to renew appointment to the Commissioner-in-Charge of the PPB.
• The anticipated time commitment per month is ten (10) hours.
• We provide interpreters who will translate the conversation in your language during the meeting. Please ask for an interpreter at least a week in advance of the meeting.
• You may need to read and write in your language. Verbal and written translations are performed by outside organizations. The dialects may be different than your home region and may be different on each document.
• We try to translate the written materials you ask for, but we may not be able to provide translation on all meeting documents.
• Members are expected to prepare for meetings on their own time.

We Remove Barriers
Let us know if there are barriers to your participation. Dinner will be provided at evening meetings. Public transportation or parking passes will be available if you need those to fully participate.

Volunteer Ethics
People who join this committee will become what we call “Public Officials,” which means that while you serve you must behave fair and ethically. We will provide training on this once you are accepted. Part of following Public Officials Ethics laws means you must tell the group when you or a relative may financially benefit (or avoid fees) by your recommendations. This is called a “Conflict of Interest.” If you tell us about potential Conflicts of Interest that does not mean you cannot serve, in fact, many committees have potential members with Conflicts of Interest. We appreciate your ethical inclusion of possible Conflicts of Interest on the form included in the application.

The Recruitment Process

Applications are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, October 27, 2024 .

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To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact the advisory body staff liaison at Edith Thrower , edith.thrower@portlandoregon.gov, 503.823.1222
Voluntary & Confidential Demographic Information
The City is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Completing the demographic information on the application is voluntary, but we encourage you to provide that information. The City uses this information to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of community. Your information will not be used during the recruitment.

General Questions
For general questions about the Advisory Bodies program, the volunteer recruitment process, or other upcoming advisory body opportunities please email AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov .

We Encourage You to Apply
We welcome you to browse our website to learn more about the bureau: Portland.gov/fitcog
Do you have questions or need more information? Email: FITCOGinfo@portlanodregon.gov or 503.823.5399

Additional Information

Meeting Location

Currently, many advisory bodies are meeting remotely. In the future, meetings could: 1) be conducted fully remotely, or 2) be conducted remotely and in person (hybrid model). As the situation evolves, the exact meeting location may change.

Terms
As the City of Portland shifts to a new government structure, advisory bodies may undergo updates and changes. If applying for a vacant position on this advisory group, please note that the term may be shorter than what is listed elsewhere in this recruitment post.

City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available.

Closing Date/Time: 10/27/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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