Description
The Community Relations Deputy is a sworn law enforcement officer assigned to the Community and Media Relations Division and works under the supervision of the Community Relations Manager.
This position supports Neighborhood Crime Watch initiatives and assists with programs designed to promote citizen involvement in crime prevention and public safety awareness.
Major duties include participating in community outreach initiatives; overseeing commercial and residential security surveys; attending and assisting with community events; and engaging with participants in the Citizens Academy program.
The Community Relations Deputy adheres to the agency’s core values of honesty and integrity, accountability, teamwork, trust and respect, and commitment to excellence. Successful performance in this position requires demonstrated competency in local, state, and federal statutes and ordinances; officer safety; firearms proficiency; defensive and control tactics; and conflict resolution. Additional required competencies include data entry and information retrieval, effective time management, basic to intermediate computer proficiency, strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and customer service skills, and sound problem-solving abilities.
Please visit the LCSO website at www.leoncountyso.com for additional information. Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leoncountyso to be considered.
Requirements
- High School Diploma.
- Associate's degree preferred.
- In compliance with 943.13 F.S., the position requires the employee to be at least 19 years of age, be a citizen of the United States, be of good moral character, must have completed a basic training program for Law Enforcement approved by the CJSTC and pass the Florida certification examination.
- Must not be disqualified by any factors outlined in the application for employment.
- Must maintain a primary residence within Leon County or a county adjacent to Leon (Wakulla, Liberty, Gadsden, and Jefferson Counties in Florida, Thomas and Grady Counties in Georgia).
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving history.
- Must pass LCSO's Physical Abilities Test in 6 minutes 4 seconds.
- Must satisfactorily complete LCSO Field Training Program.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in conflict resolution, public speaking, and community engagement.
- Experience in public information or media relations preferred.
- Position will require travel to attend various meetings and functions related to performance of duties.
Necessary Special Requirements:
- Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and the application of such to the performance of the job.
- Ability to apply the appropriate techniques in order to successfully identify and/or resolve conflicts involving agency members.
- Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; compile data and information for reports; compose letters and memoranda; explain policies and procedures.
- Ability to ensuring they adhere to policies and procedures of the Leon County Sheriff's Office and approved practices.
- Have functional knowledgeable and be supportive of the LCSO’s Strategic Plan and ensure assigned staff understands the goals and objectives.
- Ability to work closely with others as a team.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to prepare and present clear, accurate, concise, and objective written and oral reports.
- Ability to meet requirements and maintain required licensures and certifications as well as agency required in-service training.
- Ability to adhere to the standards and principles of the agency's core values and professionally represent the agency.
- Ability to report to work timely, consistently and as scheduled.
- Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Other Necessary Requirements:
- Duties are performed primarily in office environment within a law enforcement agency.
- Activities and hosted events may require stationary position for extended periods of time at workstation or assignment location.
- May be required to engage in light to medium physical exertion (e.g., lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials from 26 to 50 pounds).
- May be required to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
- May be required to work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
