Public Safety Recruiting Coordinator

The Coral Springs Police Department has a diverse workforce, with an authorized strength of 230 police officers and over 99 civilian members, who are dedicated to providing the highest level of professional service to our citizens, businesses and the visitors we serve. We are nationally accredited, as an Accreditation with Excellence Agency in both Law Enforcement and Communications, through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) as well as a Meritorious Agency at the state level through the Florida Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA). This level of service has allowed Coral Springs to enjoy one of the lowest crime rates in Florida for cities with a population of over 100,000 residents. By incorporating a number of problem solving initiatives throughout the community, such as the Burglary Enforcement And Reduction Unit, the Make a Call Make a Difference community crime campaign and having a School Resource Officer in every public school, our staff is committed to the City of Coral Springs' mission statement: to be the premier city in which to live, work and raise a family.

The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department has a diverse work force who are dedicated to providing the highest level of professional service to our citizens, businesses and the visitors we serve. We are honored to be rated as an “ ISO Class 1” fire department by the Insurance Service Organization; the highest rating a fire department can attain for fire protection services in the United States. We are so proud of this rating because it gives us a way to prove to our customers what we strive to achieve every day, which is total customer satisfaction. Our mission is to preserve life and property through emergency medical services, fire suppression, risk reduction, public education, and community partnerships.

For more information on our City and Public Safety Departments, please visit the following sites:

Coral Springs Police Department Employment Information:https://www.joincspd.com
Coral Springs Police Department website: https://www.coralsprings.org/Government/Departments/Police
City of Coral Springs Fire Department website:http://www.coralsprings.org/fire
Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety website:http://www.csrips.org/

The Public Safety Recruitment Specialist plays a vital role in shaping the future of public safety in Coral Springs and Parkland. This civilian professional works on behalf of both the Police and Fire Departments, leading proactive efforts to identify, inspire, and recruit the next generation of public safety professionals. Work is performed under general supervision of the Human Resources Unit in coordination with Public Safety Administrative Command Staff and performance is reviewed based on completion of reports, discussions with staff, and assessment of recruiting efforts and results.

• Collaborates with sworn personnel, Command Staff members, and Human Resources to design and execute proactive recruitment strategies for both sworn and civilian roles within the Police and Fire Departments. Represents the City at job fairs, academies, community events, colleges and professional conferences to build a strong candidate pool.
• Builds and maintains relationships with academies, colleges, military organizations, and community partners to promote public safety careers.
• Partner with Communications and Marketing to develop marketing campaigns including both print and social media platforms as well as other media outlets to enhance recruitment outreach.
• Participate as an oral board member in the interview process of potential public safety candidates.
• Assists with the development of recruitment materials and campaigns in partnership with the City’s Communications and Marketing team.
• Utilize outreach and engagement through the Community Involvement Unit, that reflects the values of the City of Coral Springs, including its commitment to excellence and community service.
• Participate in public safety related community and volunteer events to proactively engage with the community and potential applicants.
• Maintains accurate records, recruitment data, and metrics to track and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and adjust as needed.
• May serve as a backup CVSA investigator and will be required to maintain appropriate certification.
• May be required to travel (including out of state) to attend recruiting related events.
• May be required to assist in other public safety department projects, tasks or events as needed.

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related ?eld plus ?ve (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in a public safety environment; or the equivalent combination of related education, training and/or experience in public safety (Police or Fire Department). A background in Human Resources and recruitment will be considered. Required to pass a police background investigation, which includes a computer voice stress analysis. PC and o?ce equipment knowledge required. A valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record is required. A former or current certified police officer is preferred. CVSA certification to be obtained within 1st year of employment if not previously certified. Training provided if not a previously held skill.Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as o?ce or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of law enforcement and fire services organizational structure
• Strong understanding of recruitment practices 
• Ability to represent the City professionally at public events, job fairs, and military installations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills both in the verbal and written format with the ability to communicate benefits and retirement package information clearly including articulating the details of Police and Fire Department collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to work independently with initiative as well as work well in a team environment.
• Ability to travel locally and out of state (up to 10%) as needed for recruitment events.
• Knowledge of Florida State Statues, employment laws related to recruiting, selection and hiring public safety personnel.
• Proficient computer skills with programs and equipment.
• Proficient organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to analyze and interpret factual data necessary to render opinions, decisions, and direction to the organization.
• Must demonstrate behaviors that support the City's Mission, Vision and Core Values. The VISION is to be the premier community in which to live, work, and raise a family. The City's MISSION is to provide an innovative, sustainable, high-performing organization that strives to make decisions and measure progress based on economic, social, and environmental factors improving the quality of life for the residents, businesses, and visitors of the diverse community we serve. The CORE VALUES include Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Leadership, and Superior Service.
• Required conduct is to be ethical and fair while representing the City. Must be responsible to adhere to all workplace policies that support ethical business practices and standards of conduct including, but not limited to, polices on Gifts, Conflict of Employment, Discipline, Drug Free Workplace, Employment of Relatives, Formal Grievances, Anti-Harassment, Posting of Job Vacancies, Equal Employment Opportunity, Political Activity, and Recruitment and Selection.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, coworkers, elected and appointed officials, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or political a?liation.

Physical Requirements
This position at times is sedentary work but can require physical activity to included but not limited to exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 

Examination Process
The following includes all steps required to process for the position. Continuing on with each step of the process is contingent upon successfully completing the previous step. Candidates can be dismissed at any point throughout the consideration process. Communication regarding scheduling and updates will be posted to your governmentjobs.com account, please check your account regularly.

1. Apply via our online application
2. Application review
3. Formal Interview
4. Computerized Voice Stress Analysis Examination and Fingerprints
5. Extensive Background Investigation
6. Post-Offer Drug Test

Additional Information
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

The City of Coral Springs has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The City of Coral Springs t is firmly committed to offering an equitable, drug-free work environment. We do not discriminate in any employment related decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or other similar factors that are not job-related. This commitment is practiced in all aspects of our personnel policies, programs, practices, recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention and other related activities. Please contact the Human Resources Unit at policeemployment@coralsprings.org if special assistance is needed.

Salary : $55,541 - $87,278