Law Enforcement Liaison

Department Institute of Police Technology & Management

Compensation

General Description/Primary Purpose

The Florida Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) Program, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), partners with law enforcement agencies and traffic safety stakeholders statewide to advance traffic safety initiatives and recognize outstanding programs through the annual Florida Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Challenge. The Law Enforcement Liaison will act as a liaison among law enforcement agencies, traffic safety partners, and related organizations within an assigned area of responsibility to promote collaboration, coordinate participation in traffic safety programs and initiatives, and support public awareness efforts. Through these partnerships and activities, the ultimate goal is to reduce traffic crashes, fatalities, and serious injuries across Florida.

Job Functions

• Promote involvement in traffic safety programs/initiatives with law enforcement agencies, traffic safety partners, and organizations within the designated area of responsibility (AOR).

• Prepare and conduct training sessions and presentations regarding traffic issues and safety campaigns.

• Organize, coordinate, and/or promote enforcement functions, press conferences, safety events, workshops, awards programs, and Local Area Network (LAN) meetings.

• Distribute equipment, promotional items, and educational materials.

• Develop and maintain contact lists and relevant information.

• Maintain promotional, educational, and equipment inventory and distribution records.

• Prepare subgrant and activity reports as well as university, state, and federally required paperwork.

• Attend local, regional, state, and national functions.

• Prepare and distribute certificates and written correspondence and other duties as assigned.

Marginal Functions

• Participate in other related program and committees as appropriate.

• Conduct preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.

• Maintain files, records, and documentation as needed.

• During declared campus emergencies, this position may require the applicant to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off-site location or place of residence.

Required Qualifications

The Area of Responsibility (AOR) for this position is FDOT District 4 which encompasses the Florida counties of Broward, Indian River, Martin, Palm Beach and St. Lucie. The position requires a flexible work schedule with occasional evening and weekend work and travel. This position provides an assigned state vehicle for travel within the assigned AOR.

Upon appointment, incumbent must reside within the assigned AOR.

• Knowledge of highway/roadway safety issues and at least five years (5) years of experience working with traffic safety programs and campaigns.

• Basic capabilities in a PC environment and proficient with word processing, database management and spreadsheet software. Knowledge of project development, research methods, data collection, and interpretation.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track/accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously and excellent time management skills.

• Strong oral, presentation, and written communication skills.

• Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports.

• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment as well as independently depending on task requirements.

• Knowledge of Florida state statutes governing all pedestrian and vehicular traffic (motorized or other).

• Ability to critically assess situations and make sound judgments.

• Experience in facilitating teaching/training.

• Field Training Officer Certification or experience in the program.

• Instructor Technique Workshop or equivalent courses.

This position is recognized as highly traffic oriented and therefore five (5) years of traffic safety focused experience is preferred. Though not expressly designated as Traffic Unit self or department-initiated training in curriculum such as ARIDE, DRE, FDLE sponsored courses can be accepted towards criteria of specialized traffic enforcement.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.