City-Wide Outreach Liaison (Ord. Title: Planning & Development Specialist II)

Salary: $47.54 - $55.32 Hourly
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00223
Department: Seattle Police Department
Opening Date: 02/11/2025
Closing Date: 2/25/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Description
The Seattle Police Department seeks to fill the position of City-Wide Outreach Liaison (Ord. Title: Planning and Development Specialists II). This civilian position will serve as the primary point of contact between the Seattle Police Department, community stakeholders, local government agencies, and residents across the city. This position requires fostering communication, collaboration and trust between the Seattle Police Department and the community to promote public safety and enhance community relations. This position reports to the Director of Relational Policing, located in the Relational Policing Section.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead city-wide outreach efforts for the Seatle Police Department.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse community leaders, organizations and advocacy groups.
• Create a framework between the Seattle Police Department and local communities that will address concerns, provide updates and foster open communication.
• Design, develop and create supporting materials including promotional materials, reports, guides, charts, etc. for various communities, the Seattle Police Department, city departments, and business partners.
• Organize, facilitate and lead community meetings on behalf of the Seattle Police Department.
• Collect and analyze feedback, concerns, and trends within the community to inform department leadership.
• Provide reports and presentations for the Chief of Police and Senior Command Staff highlighting community concerns and engagement efforts.
• Advise and assist with the department's Before the Badge program.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

Requires two years of experience in planning and research related to community outreach, public relations, communications, diversity; or other work directly related to City planning and development work; and a baccalaureate degree in Ethnic and/or Diversity Studies, English, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration, Marketing, or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal, written, social media and digital communication skills plus the ability to problem solve and accurately disseminate Department information using multiple platforms in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Ability to comfortably and positively interact in-person with community members.
• Excellent time management skills and proven project management experience.
• Ability to work independently with accuracy and competence.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Detail oriented.
• Willingness to learn and implement emerging communication platforms with accuracy and professionalism.
• Other qualifications to include creativity, innovation, flexibility, friendliness and excellent interpersonal skills.

Position Requirements:

• Must pass a Seattle Police Department background investigation.
• Must have a valid Driver's license.
• This position is an onsite position; the employee is expected to perform the work in person. No remote work option is available for this position. Individual schedules will be based on an agreement between the employee and their supervisor.

Additional Information
About the Department:

The Seattle Police Department is comprised of approximately 1,600 dedicated law enforcement professionals all committed to creatingandfosteringaworkenvironmentthatiscollaborative,innovative,and leading the way in law enforcement principles and practices. Ours is a culture that encourages top performers to adhere to a standard of excellence in the identification of and resolution to complex challenges. At SPD we acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and pledge ourselves to creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

Additional Information:

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
The full salary range for this position is $47.54 - $55.32 per hour.

New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $47.54 hourly. Current City employees' starting rate of pay will be based on regarding promotions. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) regular position with full benefits. This is a Civil Service position eligible for overtime.

How to Apply:

• Apply online at . Please refer to: Job Number: 2025-00223.
• Attach a resume and a cover letter that provide additional information on why your skills and experience make you qualified for this job.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact Dene Warren Sakamoto at
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
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If you are the successful applicant for this position, will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship? NOTE: The City of Seattle does not provide H1B visa sponsorship.

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Do you understand this position requires the selected candidate perform the work onsite, Monday through Friday?

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