Police Officer Trainee (Entry-Level)

Nature of Work Develops and administers Juvenile Diversion Programs to divert at‑risk youth and youth offenders throughout the City from the criminal justice system and provide alternative intervention initiatives. Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION REQUIRES DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING ACCORDING TO CITY POLICY Full‑time regular, exempt position. Duties and Responsibilities Plans, organizes and supervises all activities of the Juvenile Diversion Programs including administering grant funds, supervising staff and volunteers, managing activities, and disseminating program information to the public and other agencies; develops program guidelines and services, and monitors program activities and facilities; serves as liaison between advisory boards, City & state program managers, juvenile justice & law enforcement agencies, schools, and outside funding agencies and service providers on grant opportunities and juvenile programs and projects to address community needs. Researches and identifies youth crime and juvenile justice issues; develops risk assessment instruments and tools, gender‑specific approaches, policy initiatives and other program innovations; tracks client participation and other statistics as required for internal and external reporting; maintains records of activities, and submits monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required. Researches and identifies grant opportunities, coordinates grant proposals, collects and develops supporting data and documentation to meet funding agency requirements; coordinates administration of grant programs, including policy and program development and jurisdictional coordination; monitors expenditures, budget and project status. Supervises staff; meets regularly with staff to resolve workload and technical issues; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; disciplines, trains, cross‑trains and evaluates staff; counsels, coaches and instructs employees as required; monitors work and evaluates performance. Assists in developing partnerships with other community services agencies in order to expand Juvenile Diversion Program initiatives and funding possibilities; advises City and juvenile justice & law enforcement agencies on program issues, policies and procedures; promotes community awareness of programs; provides technical information and assistance to other government agencies and the public within scope of authority. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field AND three years experience in community services programs. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Valid Class D driver’s license is required. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge of Regional community resources including service agencies, funding sources, and their role in the local community Research methods for grant funded programs Grant administration process and procedures Project and grant management principles and techniques Principles of grant fund record keeping and records management State and Federal ethical standards for working with youth Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications City policies and procedures Skills in Analyzing and evaluating juvenile justice issues and community needs, and developing programs and services to meet those needs Assessing at‑risk community needs and researching solutions Reading, interpreting, understanding and applying grant program standards and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, and City policies and ordinances Ability to Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands Communicate effectively in verbal and written forms Establish and maintain effective working relations with co‑workers and customers Benefits are offered by the City of Las Cruces. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Pleasant Hill