Job Title

Job Family

Job Code

Job Exempt

Police Volunteer Coordinator

Seiu_Professional

ARM23

Pay Grade

Pay Rate Type

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

S16

Hourly

$22.61

$28.83

$35.05

Job Description

Performs administrative work with responsibility for planning and coordinating volunteer programs designed to augment the manpower in all areas of the Orlando Police Department (OPD) and assisting the Community Involvement Section Commander in developing, implementing, presenting, and coordinating various programs. Provides support by reviewing volunteer applications, researching departmental needs, recruiting speakers and volunteers, coordinating citizen police programs, etc. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Community Involvement Section Commander. Work is reviewed through meetings, reports submitted, observation, and evaluation of results obtained.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Science, Public Relations, Public Administration, Business, or related field and two to three (2-3) years of experience in social services, public relations, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Must be able to communicate in front of large groups.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Conducting public information programs to inform people of volunteer opportunities and soliciting participation;

Organizing and coordinating assignments;

Determining departmental needs;

Recruiting, screening and placing volunteers;

Maintaining records;

Monitoring program effectiveness.

Other duties as may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of social agencies offering volunteer services.

Knowledge of basic accounting, bookkeeping, and budget practices.

Knowledge of non-profit agencies, community-based organizations, business resources, schools, and corporations offering volunteer services, as well as educational, cultural and recreational programs, and the organization's overall functions.

Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to operate with proficiency personal computers and associated software programs.

Ability to multi-task.

Ability to use organizational skills to prioritize duties, and to plan, coordinate, and schedule various activities.

Ability to administer various projects, programs, and grants in an efficient, effective manner.

Ability to monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and to make recommendations for necessary changes.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, citizens, corporations, and the general public.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.