Community Crime Prevention Specialist

County of Orange

California

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

County of Orange is seeking a Crime Prevention Specialist to serve as the primary liaison between the Sheriff’s Department and the community, supporting proactive crime prevention and public safety education. The role involves coordinating programs, leading watch groups, and engaging with residents to promote safer neighborhoods.

The current vacancies are in North Operations and the Southwest Operations Division.

Qualifications

Experience with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access; proficient with social media platforms and audio‑visual equipment for presentations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to generate clear, concise materials.
Creative thinker who thrives in a small team and can engage diverse stakeholders.
Willingness to work some holidays, weekends, and evenings.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, develop, and participate in crime prevention programs and community relations activities for the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Schedule and conduct neighborhood and business watch meetings, with exhibits and slide presentations weekly.
Update and maintain social media platforms for enforcement requests and public safety messages.
Make public presentations to civic groups, business organizations, and youth groups.
Facilitate community crime prevention efforts; review statistical reports on crime patterns.
Attend monthly crime prevention meetings with other jurisdictions to exchange information on new programs and trends.
Prepare and update brochures and bulletins on crime prevention programs.