Relational Policing Coordinator (Ord. Title: Planning & Development Specialist II)

Position Description

Job Responsibilities

• Position Duties and Responsibilities: • Develop, maintain, and execute complex scheduling for a 45-day program curriculum involving community leaders, external organizations, law enforcement instructors, and departmental executives. • Build and sustain strong working relationships with diverse community partners, government agencies, academic institutions, and internal and external department staff. • Support the creation and implementation of new strategies, programming, and curriculum designed to strengthen and expand community partnerships. • Ensure program activities align with all training requirements, organizational goals, and department objectives. • Prepare, maintain, and communicate program data and updates to stakeholders and executive leadership. • Create program documentation and tracking tools, providing clear and actionable insights that directly support the success of the Before the Badge Program. • Ensure all onboarding and training processes comply with departmental policies, collective bargaining agreements, Civil Service Rules, Personnel Rules, and applicable state and federal statutes governing Peace Officers. • Serve as an inter-departmental liaison to standardize processes and procedures for new recruit hiring. • Act as the unit’s contract manager, overseeing professional services contracts, monitoring budgets, and ensuring timely and accurate execution of services. • Manage invoice documentation, tracking, and billing codes while ensuring timely submission and processing of contracts and amendments. • Serve as the unit’s subject matter expert for purchasing activities, managing inventory, equipment, and supplies, including uniform and supply requisitions. • Manage the calendar and scheduling needs of the Director of Relational Policing. • Coordinate and manage travel and training requests for the unit. • Perform other duties and assigned by the Director of Relational Policing.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Requires two years of experience in planning and research related to community outreach, public relations, communications, diversity; or other work directly related to City planning and development work; and a baccalaureate degree in planning, public administration, public relations, organizational leadership, or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class). Desired Qualifications: • Excellent verbal, written, social media and digital communication skills plus the ability to problem solve and accurately disseminate Department information using multiple platforms in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. • Ability to comfortably and positively interact in-person. • Excellent time management skills and proven project management experience. • Ability to work independently with accuracy and competence. • Ability to maintain confidentiality. • Detail oriented. • Willingness to learn and implement emerging communication platforms with accuracy and professionalism. • Other qualifications include creativity, innovation, flexibility, friendliness and excellent interpersonal skills. Position Requirements: • Must pass a Seattle Police Department background investigation. • Must have a valid Driver’s license. • This position is a hybrid position; the City requires employees to report in person 3 days a week (subject to change). Individual schedules will be based on an agreement between the employee and their supervisor.

Additional Information

Benefits

• The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: Benefits - Human Resources | seattle.gov

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