NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Community Engagement Officer
La Verne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$54K/yr - $66K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is hiring for the City of La Verne as a Community Engagement Officer. This role is crucial in enhancing the relationship between the Police Department and the community through outreach, education, and effective communication strategies. The officer will be responsible for planning and executing community engagement initiatives and public outreach events.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Represent the Police Department at community meetings, public events, and outreach functions
Assist in planning, coordinating, and promoting public engagement programs such as National Night Out, Public Safety Open House, Citizen’s Academy, and youth safety campaigns
Draft outreach materials and assist in planning and creation of content for social media and assist in maintaining the department’s online presence under the direction of the Community Engagement Supervisor
Deliver presentations to schools, senior groups, and neighborhood organizations on crime prevention and public safety topics
Assist in the development and distribution of public information materials, press releases, and campaign messaging
Support crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) principles and conduct safety surveys as needed
Maintain logs, reports, calendars, and program documentation
Attend community functions during evenings and weekends as required
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Two (2) years of experience in public-facing communication, law enforcement support, or community outreach
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License
Knowledge of principles and practices of community engagement, public relations, and outreach
Knowledge of crime prevention strategies and public safety education
Knowledge of social media platforms and digital communication tools
Knowledge of volunteer coordination and youth engagement programs
Knowledge of public speaking and presentation techniques
Knowledge of local government operations and law enforcement support functions
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community members, staff, and partner organizations
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to plan, organize, and execute community events and programs
Ability to operate standard office equipment and technology, including social media and digital communication tools
Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and occasional emergency response
Preferred
Coursework or training in communications, public relations, public safety, or criminal justice is desirable
Experience working with youth, senior populations, or volunteer programs is desirable
Benefits
Competitive contributions toward family medical coverage
Classic CalPERS members--CalPERS Formula 2.5% @ 55 (Employee contribution 8%)
New CalPERS members--CalPERS Pension Reform Formula 2% @ 62 (Employee contribution 6.75%)
City-paid life insurance benefit
2.8 to 5.0 weeks of vacation per year depending on years of service
Eleven (11) paid holidays per year
Accrual of 8 hours of sick leave per month
City-paid long term disability plan
$1,700 tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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