Community Engagement Specialist (FT)
City of Rogers Jobs
Are you passionate about building strong connections, fostering community engagement, and making a positive impact? Join the Rogers Police Department as a Community Engagement Specialist and play a key role in strengthening relationships between law enforcement and our community!
A resume must be included with the application. Application and resume due by June 12, 2026, at 4:00 pm.
Title: Community Engagement Specialist
Department: Police
Accountable To: Police Sergeants and Captains
Supervision of Others: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Salary Grade: $32.70 - $43.04 ($68,016 – $89,523)
Closing: June 12, 2026 @ 4 p.m.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under direction from Police Sergeants and Captains, the Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for facilitating proactive relationships and crime reduction strategies in the residential and business communities; disseminates relevant crime prevention and statistical information to key partners and residents, conducts premise surveys of commercial and residential properties, responds to public inquires, participates and facilitates safety and educational seminars, leads Neighborhood Watch program, coordinates Night to Unite event, monitors and analyzes crime trends and assists with enforcement strategies, and serves as a Community Services Officer with patrol and/or jail duties when required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The primary objective of this position is to facilitate proactive relationships and crime-reduction strategies in residential and business communities. This individual will perform a variety of functions, which include the following:
Facilitates positive police/community relationships and encourages resident and business community participation in selected crime prevention programs, and assists with the development and implementation of initiatives and programs that address crime concerns in Rogers.
Disseminates relevant crime prevention, crime statistics, and safety information effectively to residents, businesses, and civic organizations.
Aids in developing informational articles disseminated via social media and standard press as they relate to crime prevention, public safety, etc.
Assists, collaborates, and implements problem-solving initiatives with other city employees on quality-of-life issues affecting Rogers’ residents.
Conducts premise surveys of commercial and residential units.
Addresses inquiries from the public via phone or in person and/or refers to the proper entity.
Serves as police liaison to media outlets for purposes of fostering the police department’s messages about crime prevention, safety tips, and community engagement.
Coordinates and leads the City’s Night to Unite event, and other relevant community engagement events
Administers the Neighborhood Watch program and Camera Registration program, and promotes their expansion throughout Rogers. Acts as the liaison between Neighborhood Watch areas and the police department.
Assists in ongoing public relations activities such as conducting police department tours, squad car tours, organized visits to childcare and senior care facilities, coffee with a cop, Citizen Police Academy, educational workshops, alcohol compliance trainings, open houses, etc.
Regularly prepares and conducts public presentations to Neighborhood Watch groups, homeowner association groups, concerned neighborhoods, senior groups, etc.
Writes routine correspondence and reports such as memos, inquiries, and status/activity reports.
COMMON PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Communications
Communicates with:
Internal Clients Include: Rogers Police Department staff, various police leaders, City employees, Mayor and City Councilmembers, city prosecutors, city attorney, etc.
External Clients Include: The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Department of Public Safety, Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, other law enforcement agencies, county attorneys, judicial and correctional system personnel, social services agencies, residents, vendors, etc.
Must have the ability to actively listen to others for understanding of their needs and situations.
Ability to speak and write English clearly.
Must be able to assertively control conversations to quickly and accurately gather pertinent information and be able to communicate this information professionally and precisely to the proper recipient.
Must be able to read and understand correspondence, memoranda, and directives.
Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Ability to respond to inquiries, requests, and complaints with tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
Knowledge of breeds and temperaments of various animals.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of animal control and apprehension.
Knowledge, skill, and ability to effectively use departmental equipment.
Ability to comprehend city ordinance, county, state, and federal laws.
Ability to prepare routine reports, case files, and correspondence.
Ability to work under stressful situations.
Able to handle emergency situations.
Able to exercise sound judgment when enforcing laws or ordinances.
Ability to work within the scope of this position's duties and authority.
Ability to be trusted with confidential matters, cash, and evidence.
Decision Making
Must act in a decisive manner using good judgment.
Must be able to assess problems and situations, and be able to anticipate needs and evaluate alternatives.
Must be able to effectively interpret the policies and objectives of the Department and the city.
Ability to function independently and carry out job duties without constant supervision and direction.
Interpersonal Relationships
Must be consistent in dealing with people.
Must exclude personal biases from work performance.
Must have the ability to accept criticism and/or discipline.
Must exhibit tact and diplomacy.
Must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the Department.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
Professional Attitude
Must have commitment to the organization, willingness to take initiative, dependability, maturity in relationships with others, and self-confidence.
Must represent the organization with a courteous, helpful, accurate, and business-like attitude.
Must be highly responsible, adaptable, and flexible.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must display and maintain a positive attitude and be team-oriented.
Quality of Work
Must be able to produce high-quality and accurate work.
Must be able to detect and correct errors.
Must be able to utilize work time properly and productively.
Must have the ability to maintain records in an accurate and accessible manner.
Technical Knowledge
Must have knowledge of city business functions.
Must demonstrate an ability to understand and discern legislative, local, state, and federal regulations.
Must have working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing equipment.
Must have the ability to perform arithmetic computations accurately and quickly.
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize and lead projects.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines while providing accurate work products.
Comprehends the community, the incidence of crime, problems within the community, and understands law enforcement procedures and functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Will be required to perform sustained physical work in all types of weather and in an office environment.
Will be required to attend off-site training and meetings.
Work around mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards, and in wet/damp conditions.
Work in noisy environments.
Work around and in close proximity to moving objects and people.
Infectious diseases, needles, body fluids, blood-borne pathogens
Walk and run over uneven surfaces
Will generally work Monday-Friday, daytime hours, but may also require working shifts spanning days, evenings, and nights as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time and perform physical movements such as twisting and turning at computer, files and while answering the phone.
Ability to perform repetitive movements and use fine motor skills.
Ability to occasionally lift, move, and/or carry files, deliveries, and storage boxes.
Ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media.
Ability to operate a personal computer and applicable software, to include: word processing, spreadsheet, and accounting programs, adding machine or calculator, fax, copier, and telephone.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Professionally acceptable competencies in vision, hearing, and sense of smell.
Ability to assist in caring for and lifting a stretcher with a person.
Ability to walk long distances.
Ability to work effectively under stress/pressure and exhibits command presence.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to balance oneself while handling weighted equipment.
Ability to lift or carry equipment from the floor to overhead.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or a closely related field.
2+ years of public-facing and/or customer service experience.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of public-facing and/or customer service experience.
Experience working within a police department or criminal justice organization.
Coursework and/or certification in crime prevention.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or a closely related field.