Job Posting Title: Law Enforcement Liaison
Job Description Summary:
Bachelor’s Degree from an acceptable accredited institution and 9+ years of sworn law enforcement experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
General Description / Primary Purpose:
This is work with law enforcement agencies to promote their involvement in traffic safety programs.
Job Function:
Position functions as a liaison amongst law enforcement agencies, traffic safety partners, and organizations within the assigned area of responsibility (AOR) to promote/coordinate their involvement in traffic safety programs/initiatives. 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. Applicant may be required to lift materials more than twenty (20) lbs. Applicant must be able to remain in a seated position for extended periods of time for purposes of travel as required. During a declared emergency, this position may require the applicant to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off-site location or place of residence.
Marginal Functions:
Participate in other related programs and committees as appropriate; conduct preventative maintenance on assigned equipment; maintain files, records, and documentation as needed.
Departmental Requirements:
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. The applicant must have a positive, outgoing, and initiative-taking personality. 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. The Area of Responsibility (AOR) for this position is FDOT District 7 which encompasses the Florida counties of Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas, plus the two additional counties of Lake and Sumter. 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.
Supervision Received:
Because of the decentralized nature of the program, position must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Position will be assigned broad goals, objectives and outputs and is expected to use appropriate judgment in order to achieve these in an effective manner. Performance is measured against the attainment of these goals, objectives, and outputs.
Level of Public Contact:
High level of contact with law enforcement organizations and traffic safety partners within the assigned AOR to facilitate involvement and promote the program’s activities. High level of contact with vendors, suppliers, and contractors in support of incentive program(s) and highway safety initiatives.
Monetary Responsibility:
Position will have a defined authority to incur travel, supplies, and maintenance costs. Position will assist in the expenditure of funds spread across multiple grant projects. Position will be expected to maintain compliance with UNF, state, and federal spending requirements and budgetary constraints.
Program Direction and Development:
Position will have significant input into the direction of the Law Enforcement Liaison Program as well as its activities, events, and campaigns. Position will be responsible for conducting upward communication by providing feedback from assigned partners and agencies to program leaders and for downward communication by promoting the program direction and decisions to assigned partners and agencies. Position is a key component in promoting the program direction within the assigned AOR.
Statement of Responsibility for Confidential Data:
Position may be privy to a limited amount of confidential data and is expected maintain confidentiality with such matters.
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