What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE CRIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST position at City of Newport Beach?
There is currently one full-time vacancy for a Police Crime Prevention Specialist. This position supports the Police Department by coordinating crime prevention and community outreach programs, including Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, public safety education, disaster preparedness, and related services. The position conducts presentations for residents, schools, businesses, and community organizations; develops crime prevention materials; supports media and public information activities; and responds professionally to inquiries from the public and media.
The Specialist may coordinate volunteers and community partners, conduct residential and business security inspections, provide recommendations to improve safety, and represent the Police Department at community events. The position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, public speaking ability, knowledge of media relations and social media, and the ability to work effectively with diverse members of the community. This is a non-sworn position that receives general supervision from Police Department staff and may provide lead direction to part-time, temporary, or volunteer personnel.
- Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of September 2, 2026.Candidates are required to submit a resume in order for the application package to be considered complete. Those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their online application will be invited to an interview.
- Interview: Tentatively scheduled on September 29, 2026. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur.
This position may work a 5/40 schedule.
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Three years' administrative support experience, including a minimum of two years' heavy public contact experience. Work experience in a law enforcement environment desirable.
Education: Equivalent to completion of an Associate's degree (or completion of 60 semester units) in criminal justice, public relations, social sciences, or a related field.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
Salary : $6,610 - $9,304