Seattle Police Department · 12 hours ago
Grant Program Coordinator (Ord. Title: Planning & Development Specialist, Sr-BU)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$56.23/hr - $65.54/hr
3+ years expThe Seattle Police Department is comprised of approximately 1,600 dedicated law enforcement professionals. They are seeking a Grant Program Coordinator to lead planning and program coordination for the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant program, ensuring compliance with federal requirements and managing various stakeholders.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Lead planning and program coordination for the SAKI grant program, designing, developing, and implementing the program
Establishing goals, budgets, schedules, and performance criteria for the program
Serve as team lead coordinating with crime labs, prosecutor offices, victim advocacy organizations, and federal oversight agencies
Conduct planning research, and technical analysis on SPD’s sexual assault kit backlog program
Conduct analysis on varied program performance metrics, including case outcomes and victim services effectiveness while developing planning research methodology for evaluating forensic lab results and previous sexual assault investigations to determine investigative priorities
Prepare comprehensive reports on trends, issues, and implementation outcomes for department management and federal agencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for federal grant compliance, criminal justice workflows, and victim services protocols
Providing technical planning advice to management, researching and developing program plans that meet program goals and ensure compliance with Department of Justice requirements, drafting grant applications, legislative proposals, and program-related materials
Conduct stakeholder engagement, representing the department at public meetings, community forum, and interagency working groups, where the subject position will present and explain program activities and recommendations to elected officials, federal agencies, other municipalities, victim advocacy organizations, media, and the public
Provide technical planning expertise for specialized systems used in the SAKI program, coordinating system implementation with vendors and federal agencies, determining SPD access protocols
Develop and negotiate consultant contracts for specialized forensic services, victim advocacy programs, and technical assistance. This work entails coordinating contracted services, reviewing consultant deliverables, and ensuring compliance with contracts and federal grant requirements
Provide technical training and assistance to SPD staff, City Attorney personnel, and other agency staff on SAK program protocols and federal requirements
Interpreting polices and associated regulations, planning and conducting training sessions, developing training materials, and maintaining a library of program information
Qualification
Required
Requires three years of advocacy experience providing direct services to victims of sexual assault
Knowledge and understanding of best practices regarding SAFE kit submission, storage, testing, reporting practices, victim notification, disposal
A bachelor's degree in planning, business, public administration, or related fields (or a combination of education and/or experience and/or training which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class)
Preferred
Previous familiarity with Mark 43, records management system
Prior experience working on federally funded SAKI grants
Understanding of Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) and Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG)
Understanding of CODIS (Combined DNA Index System)
Ability to utilize computerized record systems to include RegJIN, LOIS, CRIMES, LEDS/NCIC, HP records management, CAD, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence and other documents appropriate to the audience
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, while exercising sound customer service skills
Experience designing an SQL database
Has professional contacts in the area of criminal justice, social services and victim advocacy
Benefits
Vacation
Holiday
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents
Company
Seattle Police Department
The Seattle Police Department is a large metropolitan public safety agency in Washington state with nearly 1,100 sworn officers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Maxey
Chief Operating Officer
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