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SalaryExplore an exciting opportunity with the Medford Police Department as a Community Engagement Officer! Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply!
The Community Service Officer assigned to Community Engagement is responsible for the organization and direction of our volunteer staff. They are the liaison for the police department to Neighborhood Watch and other community groups.
The Community Engagement Community Service Officer is very active in assisting with city sponsored events and the organization and planning of Medford Police Department outreach events. This position is highly visible within the community, participating in public speaking for various community partners and educating the public on police related issues.
The Community Engagement Community Service Officer is responsible for fielding complaints and facilitating problem-solving techniques on safety and livability related issues.
A qualified applicant is one who:
- Is a high school graduate or has a GED equivalent.
- Is 18 years of age by date of hire with no felony convictions.
- Has a valid driver's license by date of hire.
- Successfully passes a comprehensive background investigation.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in public speaking and presenting.
- Knowledge of the concepts and principles of Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System.
Additional eligibility requirements:
- Ability to understand, interpret, and apply departmental policy and applicable state or municipal law.
- Use of computer and other office equipment effectively and efficiently.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Available schedules:
- Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day; or
- 4 - 10 hour/days
Potential Pay Differentials:
- English/Spanish bilingual proficiency 4.5%
- College credits up to 10% for a bachelor’s degree
The anticipated hiring range for this position is $26.25 (first step) to $27.56 or $28.93 (second or third step). Directly related experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.
Note: Additional details related to specialty pay or benefits can be found in the MPOA labor agreement.
Healthcare Benefits Provided by the City at NO Cost to Employees:
- Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family.
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance with a policy value of $50,000.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions.
Retirement Benefits:
- Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee.
- PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions.
- Opportunity to contribute into a deferred compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for retirement planning.
Additional Benefits:
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually.
- Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7.
Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.25 - $33.49 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Medford, OR 97501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
