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<br />City of Elk River <br />Crime Prevention Specialist <br />Position Description <br /> <br /> <br />Department: Immediate Supervisor: <br />Police Special Services Sergeant <br />Pay Grade: FLSA Status: Last Updated: <br />Union LELS 231 Non-Exempt 9/2021 <br />Positions Supervised: <br />N/A <br /> <br />Position Summary <br />The Crime Prevention Specialist (CPS) works under the supervision of the Special Services Sergeant, <br />within the special services unit of the police department. The CPS is responsible for initiating and <br />encouraging positive police/community relationships, through crime prevention training and events <br />in both the residential and business communities. The CPS will serve as a liaison for the department <br />by responding to inquiries from the public for information and training. The CPS will monitor <br />crime statistics and crime trends, looking for new and innovative ways to improve crime prevention <br />efforts in the community. <br /> <br /> <br />Essential Functions <br />1. Administers crime prevention programs. <br />A. Plans, coordinates and administers current crime prevention programs which include <br />Crime Free Multi-Housing, Neighborhood Crime Watch, Night to Unite, Safety <br />Camp, S.A.L.T. events, etc. <br />B. Assists with the development and implementation of new initiatives and programs <br />that address crime problems or concerns in the Elk River community. <br />C. Represent the department at designated community and city meetings and events. <br />D. Disseminates relevant crime prevention and safety information to civic <br />organizations, businesses, and residents in a professional manner. <br />E. Participates in various youth safety programs such as safety camp, bicycle safety <br />rodeos, fingerprinting, etc. <br />F. Actively involved with the senior citizen population, providing information on <br />personal safety. Provides training to seniors on how to protect themselves from <br />scams and fraud. <br />G. Acts as a liaison between patrol division and the community to ensure information <br />and concerns are being shared. <br />H. Prepares crime prevention related articles and Public Service Announcements for <br />police department website, local cable channel, Elk River newsletter, etc. <br />I. Conducts premise surveys of commercial establishments and residential dwellings as <br />requested. <br />J. Provides training and support to neighborhood watch groups. Maintains current <br />contact information for these groups so relevant crime alerts can be quickly <br />disseminated. <br />K. Offers plan review recommendations to City’s Community Development <br />Department. <br />L. Recommends changes and improvements to current programs and best practices. <br />Page 1 <br /> <br />