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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.5
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent Aril 20, 2015 Lauren Wipper, Human Resource Representative
Item Description Reviewed by
Crime Prevention Specialist Position Description Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the position description for Crime Prevention Specialist.
Background/Discussion
At the April 6, 2015,work session, City Council and staff discussed eliminating the recently vacated
Community Service Officer II/Crime Prevention Specialist position and creating the position of Crime
Prevention Specialist. This item is now presented for formal approval.
Financial Impact
The new position of Crime Prevention Specialist is at pay grade 6 which is one pay grade above the
position that is being eliminated. Due to recent vacancies in the department and the grade step difference
between the former employee and a newly hired employee, it is expected there will be no budget impact
in 2015. This position will be budgeted accordingly for 2016.
Attachments
• April 6, 2015, staff report
• Crime Prevention Specialist Position Description
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Request for Action
To ItemNumber
Mayorand CityCouncil 10.1
AgendaSection MeetingDate Prepared by
Work SessionApril 6, 2015Ron Nierenhausen, Chief ofPolice
ItemDescription Reviewedby
Crime PreventionSpecialist Position CalPortner, CityAdministrator
Reviewedby
Lauren Wipper, Human ResourcesRepresentative
ActionRequested
Receiveinformation, discuss, and providedirection regardingtheproposed Crime PreventionSpecialist
position.
Background/Discussion
Following theretirement ofCSOEdinger, whoin addition toher Community Service Officerdutiesalso
performedmanyofthe activitiesofaCrime Prevention Specialist, commandstaffhasreviewed the
position, resources, and community needs. As aresult, thechief proposes fortheCouncil’s
consideration tomakeoneoftheCSOpositions adedicated Crime Prevention Specialist.
Policedepartment staffandHumanResources havereviewed Crime PreventionSpecialist position
descriptions from othercommunities andhavemodified ourexisting positiontoaccountforthechanges
inresponsibility, expectation, andservice level. Theupdated positiondescriptionwouldrequire a pay
gradechangeconsistentwithourcompensation plan.
FinancialImpact
Thefull-timeCSO positionisbudgetedfor2015. Asecond full-timeCSOposition hasbeenvacantsince
January. Theoverallpolicepersonnel budgethashadthreevacant policeofficerposition vacanciessince
thestartoftheyear as wellas minorunused allocations forcaptain, sergeantanddrugtaskforceofficer.
Thepay gradechangeand hireofaCrime Prevention Specialistwillhaveno netimpact totheapproved
2015police departmentbudget. However, the2016 budget – withallERPD positions filled, would show
anincreaseover 2015 withthepositionchangeandwould bebudgeted accordingly.
Attachments
CSOJobDescription
Proposed Crime Prevention SpecialistJobDescription
City City of Elk River
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Elk Crime Prevention Specialist
River Position Description
Department: Immediate Supervisor:
Police S ecial Services Sergeant
Pay Grade: FLSA Status: Last Updated:
6 Non-Exempt April 2015
Positions Supervised:
N/A
Position Summary
The Crime Prevention Specialist (CPS) works under the supervision of the Special Services Sergeant,
within the special services unit of the police department. The CPS is responsible for initiating and
encouraging positive police/community relationships, through crime prevention training and events
in both the residential and business communities. The CPS will serve as a liaison for the department
by responding to inquiries from the public for information and training. The CPS will monitor
crime statistics and crime trends, looking for new and innovative ways to improve crime prevention
efforts in the community. The CPS will also be required on occasions to provide support services to
the patrol division in the areas of animal control, ordinance enforcement and administrative support.
Essential Functions
1. Administers crime prevention programs.
A. Plans, coordinates and administers current crime prevention programs which include
Crime Free Multi-Housing, Neighborhood Crime Watch, Night to Unite, Safety
Camp, S.A.L.T. events, etc.
B. Assists with the development and implementation of new initiatives and programs
that address crime problems or concerns in the Elk River community.
C. Represent the department at designated community and city meetings and events.
D. Disseminates relevant crime prevention and safety information to civic
organizations, businesses and residents in a professional manner.
E. Participates in various youth safety programs such as safety camp, bicycle safety
rodeos, fingerprinting, etc.
F. Actively involved with the senior citizen population, providing information on
personal safety. Provides training to the seniors on how to protect themselves from
scams and fraud.
G. Acts as a liaison between patrol division and the community to ensure information
and concerns are being shared.
H. Prepares crime prevention related articles and Public Service Announcements for
police department website, local cable channel, Elk River newsletter, etc.
I. Conducts premise surveys of commercial establishments and residential dwellings as
requested.
J. Provides training and support to neighborhood watch groups. Maintains current
contact information for these groups, so relevant crime alerts can be quickly
disseminated.
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K. Offers plan review recommendations to City's Economic and Community
Development Department.
L. Recommends changes and improvements to current programs and practices based
on best practices.
2. Performs other essential job duties.
A. Conducts tours of the police department
B. Delivers agenda packets to council and various commission members.
C. Property room duties to include receive property and evidence from the intake point;
properly log in and catalog the item from intake.
D. Regular and timely work attendance.
E. Follows all safety procedures.
F. Participates in safety training.
3. Performs limited patrol and animal control duties
A. Patrols City to enforce parking regulations and enforce animal code.
B. Responds to non-criminal, public calls for service. (i.e. lock-outs, motorist assists,
funeral escorts, etc.)
C. Provides other support to police officers as needed/directed. (i.e. traffic control,
transportation, etc.)
D. Picks up stray animals found during routine patrol or in response to a complaint.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
❑ Knowledge in the area of crime prevention.
❑ Knowledge in Crime Free Multi-housing.
❑ Knowledge of federal and state laws, codes and regulations that pertain to the position.
❑ Knowledge of methods and techniques of animal control and apprehension.
❑ Skill to communicate effectively with a variety of groups such as youth, business people, and
seniors.
❑ Maintains a positive, productive and professional working relationship with other law
enforcement agencies, businesses, community organizations, residents and other city staff.
❑ Ability to determine priorities and work independently with minimal supervision and
direction
❑ Ability to comprehend and apply federal, state, county, and city criminal, traffic, and other
civil laws.
❑ Ability to prepare reports, case files, and correspondence.
❑ Ability to work under stressful situations involving intense public contact.
❑ Ability to exercise sound judgment to enforce specified ordinances.
❑ Ability to work within the scope of this position's duties and authority.
❑ Ability to comply with data privacy laws and maintain confidential information.
Minimum Qualifications
❑ Associate of Arts degree in law enforcement or a related field.
❑ Two years of experience in a public relations-related position.
❑ Valid and unrestricted driver's license.
❑ Ability to work a flexible work schedule that will include days, evenings and weekends.
❑ Must pass a criminal background investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
❑ Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or a related
field.
❑ Two years of experience as a Crime Prevention Specialist.
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❑ Knowledge of current crime prevention techniques and practices.
❑ Possess State of Minnesota Crime Prevention Specialist certification.
❑ Possess Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Concepts certification.
❑ Successfully completed Minnesota Crime Free Multi-Housing program training.
❑ Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software applications &programs.
❑ Current Emergency Medical Responder certificate.
This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River's discretion
to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time.
This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.
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