The City of Corona has an exciting opportunity to join our Police Department as a Community Outreach Specialist. The Corona Police Department is made up of over 250 officers and professional staff which is comprised of three divisions: Field Services, Investigative Services, and Support Services. Our mission is to ensure the safety and security of our community while maintaining trust through transparency.

Under general supervision the Community Outreach Specialist, plans, develops, organizes, implements and participates in a variety of crime prevention and community relations programs directed to adults, school-aged children, senior citizens, businesses and community groups. Candidates with prior social media outreach experience are highly desirable. This position requires the ability to work flexible and extended hours for the purpose of attending meetings and events and making presentations. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities is outlined below: 
Knowledge & Education

• Knowledge of community relations and marketing principles.

• Familiar with media resources used in program presentations.

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with full accreditation status with major course work in communications, education or related field. 

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to create brochures and informational packets.

• Analyze crime information and problems and recommend solutions in conformance with department practices.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Exercise independent judgment and initiative in addressing issues.

• Lead, organize, and work effectively with groups and individuals in public presentations.

• Prepare clear and comprehensive records and reports.

• Read and interpret laws, regulations, manuals, and other materials.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, media, community and business groups, and others encountered in the course of the work.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience requiring the development and presentation of community service-oriented programs.

• Prior social media outreach experience is highly desirable. 

• Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s Vehicle Insurance policy. 

Characteristics

• Accountability- The Corona Police Department is a professional police agency staffed by individuals who cherish and maintain the highest standards of conduct and performance.
• Integrity- Being truthful and ethical in what we do, what we say, and what we say we do in both our personal and professional lives. 
• Respect- We are committed to our profession and will always respect one another and the community that we serve. 
• Inclusion- We are not just diverse; we are welcoming to all. 
• Teamwork- When we work together to achieve our mission, the department and community will grow stronger. Together, we are better.
• Innovation- We provide modern police services and are committed to always improve our organizational practices.

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime compensation.
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Application Process
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for first review of application is Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review period.
Candidates that successfully pass the screening process and are deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to participate in a virtual interview through HireVue. Those who successfully pass the HIreVue will be invited to an in-person oral interview. Interviews are tentatively schedule for the first week of June. The top scoring candidates from the oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list and will be contacted by the department to start the background process as vacancies arise.
 
Successful candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation and medical exam with the Corona Police Department. Background investigation will include but is not limited to the following:

• No felony conviction(s).
• Submit to a fingerprint and criminal history check - State and Federal Bureaus.
• Good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• United States high school graduate, GED, or equivalent.
• No conviction(s) of a serious offense, or numerous convictions of minor offenses.
• Submit to a polygraph examination.
• Successfully pass a medical examination.
• Credit history check, if established, must be satisfactory.

COMMUNITY
A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.
 
THE ORGANIZATION
The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.
 
The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.
 
The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 is $ 369.9 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 194.5 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 860 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.
 
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