Community Service Specialist

Community Service Specialist

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All applicants must download, complete and deliver a Montrose County Sheriff's Office Application in order to be considered for this position. Applications can be delivered via mail, email or in person. Please note this application has specific requirements which must be completed in order to be considered. EOE

Address:

Attention:
Commander Cam Boldan

Montrose County Sheriff's Office

1200 North Grand Avenue

Montrose, CO 81401

Email:

Montrose County Sheriff's Office Application

Pay Range: $27.93 - $32.86 hourly (DOE)

MONTROSE COUNTY BENEFIT INFORMATION: 2026 Montrose County Benefit Information

General Statement of Duties:
The Community Service Specialist serves as the Public Information Officer (PIO) and manages community outreach, crime prevention programs, and public relations for the Sheriff's Office. This position is responsible for maintaining positive community relations, overseeing the Neighborhood Watch and Ranch Watch programs, conducting VIN inspections, managing the Sheriff's Yearly Report, and assisting with policy updates and public safety initiatives.

Supervision Received:
Works under the direction of the Administration Sergeant and establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives and receives guidance in terms of broad goals.

Supervision Exercised:
This position offers general guidance as assigned. May work with and direct the daily activities of volunteers or students involved in learning programs.

Essential Functions:

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.

• Serve as the Public Information Officer (PIO) and primary spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office.
• Draft and distribute press releases, public service announcements, and social media updates.
• Respond to media inquiries, coordinate interviews, and manage Sheriff's Office communication platforms (Facebook, website, etc.).
• Act as a Faith-Based Liaison, collaborating with local churches and clergy on community initiatives.
• Manage the Neighborhood Watch Program, organizing meetings and educating the public on crime prevention strategies.
• Oversee the Ranch Watch Program, providing security assistance and crime prevention for rural property owners.
• Attend public meetings, safety fairs, and community events to represent the Sheriff's Office and address community concerns.
• Conduct VIN Inspections in accordance with state regulations.
• Assist with Lexipol policy and procedure updates, ensuring compliance with law enforcement standards.
• Process phone-in and counter reports from the public, providing assistance and documentation as needed.
• Compile and publish the Sheriff's Yearly Report, summarizing department initiatives, statistics, and community engagement efforts.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reports related to public relations and community programs.
• Provide additional administrative and operational support as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

High school diploma or GED required;
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Criminal Justice, Public Relations, or related field preferred.

Experience:

Minimum two (2) years of experience in public relations, law enforcement, or community outreach. A minimum of five (5) years of law enforcement experience, including roles in School Resource Officer (SRO), Patrol, or Investigations strongly preferred.

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of law enforcement operations, crime prevention strategies, and community engagement best practices.
• Proficiency in social media management, website updates, Microsoft Office, and basic graphic design tools.

Language

Skills:

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in a variety of written formats. Must be able to interpret, apply, explain and enforce all applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures to a wide range of audiences and levels of knowledge. Ability to assemble, organize and present statistical, financial and technical information derived from a variety of sources. Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex and technical documents, including contracts, maps, and complex management and financial reports and respond to the most sensitive inquires or complaints.

Ability to read, comprehend and translate information relayed in written or graphic format. Must be able to write policies, procedures, correspondences and other types of documents. Must have the ability to write speeches, articles and manuals and create presentations using original and innovative techniques and styles. Must have the ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and organizations and/or board of directors.

Ability to prepare industry specific technical reports and budgeting information.…