Job Description

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Coordinator Crime Prevention

DEPARTMENT: Crime Prevention Unit
STATUS: Full-time
NO. OF POSITIONS: One
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week*
SALARY: $63,845 to $75,167 (2021 rate) per year plus benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 19, 2023
CAREER CENTRE: https://www.nwpolice.org/join-nwpd/civilian/

We are seeking a qualified and experienced individual who will be responsible for the organization, direction and coordination of administrative support and community policing service for the Crime Prevention Unit within the Police Department. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, supervising and evaluating the work of one or more staff; recruits and directs a large number of volunteers engaged in program execution; coordinates and promotes the Crime Free Multi-Housing program; identifies the need for and implements community crime prevention programs; liaises with a variety of internal and external contacts; and performing related work as required.

The NWPD is a mid-sized police department, with over 200 employees. We are committed to having a professional, diverse, inclusive, healthy and supportive workplace that promotes employee equity, wellness and fulfillment. We are a team of hard-working, friendly people who are focused on doing really good work and serving our community.

Requirements

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses related to the work, plus considerable related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Considerable knowledge of community policing and crime prevention objectives, principles, programs and services.
• Working knowledge of applicable program policies, rules and regulations, and of the methods, procedures and techniques as related to the work performed.
• Considerable knowledge of methods and practices for the recruitment, assessment, training, motivation and direction of crime prevention volunteers.
• Thorough knowledge of the needs of community groups, businesses, and individuals as they relate to the work performed.
• Ability to identify the need for, adopt or develop, and implement and coordinate crime prevention programs, services and activities.
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the work of staff and to coordinate and oversee volunteer activities.
• Ability to conduct safety assessments and make related recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts and to communicate tactfully and effectively orally and in writing, and to make presentations. Public speaking experience is an asset.
• Ability to oversee the provision of effective office support services.
• Ability to develop and implement methods, procedures and systems related to the work and to forecast unit budget requirements and monitor and track expenditures.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of reports, records, correspondence, training materials, files, grant applications and other materials related to the work.
• Ability to work non-standard hours of work as operationally required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Police background and security clearance.
• Valid BC Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License.

What we can offer you

• A career that is challenging and exciting, working with a diverse group of people.
• Competitive salary, municipal pension plan, vacation, earned time off programs, learning and development reimbursement, maternity leave top up to 6 weeks at 95%, sick leave plan, comprehensive extended health and dental benefits, access to an onsite fitness facility, transit subsidy, free parking and an employee & family assistance program.
• Supportive leaders and co-workers who care about you and your family\xe2\x80\x99s health and wellness.
• Centrally located in the lower mainland of British Columbia.
• A work environment that gives you the ability to connect one-on-one with our police officers, co-workers and senior leadership team.

Together we will
Work professionally and collaboratively to achieve our goals. We will support you in your role as you work to strengthen and exemplify our values by serving everyone in our community
with integrity, excellence and compassion. If you find meaning in purpose-led work, and want to make a difference in our community, we invite you to apply to this opportunity.

• The successful applicant must be able to work a non-standard work schedule, including some weekend work if required.

Apply by visiting the career portal at https://www.nwpolice.org/join-nwpd/civilian/

Competition closes on February 19, 2023.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community ; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals , persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.

New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq\'em\xc3\xa9ylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.
Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset