Community Relations Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

The essential role of Community Relations Specialist is to maintain positive interaction with the citizens of Lake County via organized events either sponsored by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office or other organizations. They will also oversee programs within the Community Services division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive an assigned motor vehicle with due care.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with members of the public as well as co-workers
• Organize, plan and implement programs and events.
• Oversee ongoing programs.
• Connect citizens of Lake County with programs offered by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office that may be beneficial to them.
• Assist citizens of Lake County with recommended crime prevention strategies.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Relations Specialists may be required to attend meetings, programs, events etc. held before or after normal business hours (0830-1700) to include weekends and may be required to adjust their normal work day to accommodate such meetings, programs, events etc.

*The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not all inclusive and are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties. Employees may be required to perform other duties as deemed necessary or required in the course of their employment with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony.
• Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral character.
• Must not have been dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Must meet visual requirements of at least correctable to 20/40 in each eye.
• Must complete all required job related training.

EXTERNAL and INTERNAL RELATIONSHIP and COMMUNICATION REQUISITE

• General public to include private citizens, businesses and governmental and municipal entities.
• Various other contacts relevant to specific department assignment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS

• Must complete Florida Attorney General Crime Prevention Practitioner certification within a reasonable amount of time.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other public officials, force members and the general public.
• Must be able to follow directions and take orders.
• Must possess truthfulness, integrity, decisiveness, adaptability, consistency, self-confidence and self-initiative.
• Ability to be aware of one's surroundings, attentive to detail.
• Ability to concentrate and not be distracted easily.
• Ability to use logic and judgment.
• Ability to recognize navigational directions while driving or driving in unfamiliar surroundings.
• Must possess listening comprehension skills.
• Ability to do many things simultaneously (multi-task).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative but not inclusive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be offered to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have cardiovascular strength and stamina including the ability to stand for up to an hour or more while representing the Sheriff’s Office at an event etc. Visual requirements include the ability to use visual depth, distance and color perception, night and peripheral vision. Must be able to use both hands simultaneously and have manual and finger dexterity, flexibility of upper body and limbs, strength in upper and lower body, legs, back, arms and hands. Must possess coordination in legs, arms, hands, eye-hand, and steadiness of hand/arm, physical speed, quick reflexes, and balance/equilibrium. Ability to walk, bend/lean over, twist/turn and maneuvers into and out of vehicles. Must be able to lift/push up to 40 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in various environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may encounter the following: chemicals, fumes, toxic substances, insects, noise, vibrations, slippery surfaces, lightning, explosives, oil, tobacco smoke, radiation, radar, allergenic substances, electrical hazards, possible burns, confined or cramped body position for extended periods, irregular eating and sleeping schedules, bodily injury, contact with blood, bodily fluids, infectious or contagious diseases. Weather conditions may include any combination of the following: humidity, low temperatures, high temperatures, heavy rain, exposure to sun, sudden temperature changes, hail, high winds, tornadoes, flooding, and hurricanes. Various terrains may be encountered including high grass, woods, ditches, muck, sand, and small hills, as well as water sources such as lakes, rivers, and streams.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17