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The Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) is hiring a Community Engagement Specialist (CES) to help the department break down barriers and understand culture, ethnicity, and language. Learn more about the SPPD Community Engagement Division here.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Responsibilities
Here’s what you can expect to do:
Identify where police and community connections are missing (or could be stronger) and engage them in a sustainable and positive manner Plan, organize, implement and lead a community focused intervention, liaison and engagement programs Facilitate honest and open interaction between the SPPD and our diverse communities Promote public trust by initiating positive community events Bridge awareness of community practices, beliefs, and culture with department standards and perspective Assisting in diversity recruitment efforts for the Saint Paul Police Department The current open vacancy will represent the following communities:
African American Community: Serve as an ambassador, disseminating information and offering guidance and training through public forums, workshops, presentations, and community events aimed at fostering positive relationships and bridging gaps between police and the community. Strengthen recruitment within the African American community by forming partnerships and organizing events focused on diversity/equity strategies, career opportunities, specialized training, and economic stability for both youth and adult applicants. For more information and essential functions, see our Community Engagement Specialist job description.
Qualifications
A combination of education in Public Relations, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Communications, Education, or a related field, and progressively responsible, full-time experience to equal five years. Experience should be in at least one of the following: Working as a community organizer in a formally-established program. Planning, organizing, and implementing a community relations program. Planning, organizing, and implementing a human services agency program or equivalent. Working as an educator.
This position will require possession and maintenance of a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
City of Saint Paul
200 City Hall Annex
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
US
