POLICE CRIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST

POLICE CRIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST

Salary

$6,610.31 - $9,303.84 Monthly

Location

Newport Beach, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26/27-00001

Department

Police

Opening Date

08/19/2026

Bargaining Unit

20-PA

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Definition

There is currently one full-time vacancy for a Police Crime Prevention Specialist. This position supports the Police Department by coordinating crime prevention and community outreach programs, including Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, public safety education, disaster preparedness, and related services. The position conducts presentations for residents, schools, businesses, and community organizations; develops crime prevention materials; supports media and public information activities; and responds professionally to inquiries from the public and media.

The Specialist may coordinate volunteers and community partners, conduct residential and business security inspections, provide recommendations to improve safety, and represent the Police Department at community events. The position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, public speaking ability, knowledge of media relations and social media, and the ability to work effectively with diverse members of the community. This is a non-sworn position that receives general supervision from Police Department staff and may provide lead direction to part-time, temporary, or volunteer personnel.

Selection Components:

• Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of September 2, 2026.Candidates are required to submit a resume in order for the application package to be considered complete. Those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their online application will be invited to an interview.

• Interview: Tentatively scheduled on September 29, 2026. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur.

Schedule:

This position may work a 5/40 schedule.

Retirement:

The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% (or half the normal cost, whichever is higher) of pay towards the retirement benefit.

Essential Duties

Please see the online job description for a more detailed description of specific job duties.

Qualifications

Please see the online job description for a more detailed description of typical qualifications.

Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Three years administrative support experience, including a minimum of two years heavy public contact experience. Work experience in a law enforcement environment desirable.

Education: Equivalent to completion of an Associates degree (or completion of 60 semester units) in criminal justice, public relations, social sciences, or a related field.

License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California drivers license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

• Yes, I acknowledge
• No, I do not acknowledge

02

I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have three years of administrative support experience, including a minimum of two years of heavy public contact experience?

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe your administrative support experience, including heavy public contact experience (if no experience, type N/A).

05

Please describe your experience providing administrative support, coordinating programs, or performing public outreach activities. Include the organization, your specific responsibilities, and the length of time in each role (if no experience, type N/A).

06

Describe your experience preparing and delivering presentations to community groups, schools, businesses, or other public audiences. (if no experience, type N/A).

07

Do you have work experience in a law enforcement environment?

• Yes
• No

08

Please select the highest level of education you possess:

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college or certificate(s)
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Advanced degree
• None of the above

09

Please select the field in which you were awarded your degree(s):

• Criminal Justice
• Public Relations
• Social Sciences
• Related Field
• I do not have a degree

10

If you selected "Related Field" for your degree, please indicate the field below:

11

Do you possess a current and valid California drivers license?

• Yes
• I have a license from another state.
• No

12

All employees hired after January 1, 1999 shall not smoke or use tobacco products at any time while on or off duty. I acknowledge this requirement.

• Yes
• No

13

If you are successful in completing the testing process, you will undergo a comprehensive background investigation, including fingerprinting, polygraph examination and credit check. NOTE: Recent drug usage, theft or other illegal activity may disqualify you. Record must be free from any felony conviction and/or any misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude and excessive traffic violations. I acknowledge this requirement.

• Yes
• No

14

Excluding juvenile convictions, arrests, detentions or court dispositions, have you ever been convicted of a felony or plead "guilty," "no contest," or been convicted of any other criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation?

• Yes
• No

15

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide specific details for each occurrence including: 1) Date; 2) Location; 3) Charge and a description of the offense; 4) Penalty/Disposition. If this is not applicable, please type "NA" in the box below.

16

Are you currently out on bail or on your own recognizance pending trial for a recent arrest? (Omit convictions more than two years old for violations of Cal. Health & Safety Code Sections 11357(b) for (a), 11360 (c), 11364, 11365, or 11550 as they relate to marijuana before January 1, 1976, and their statutory predecessors.)

• Yes
• No

17

I acknowledge that this recruitment requires a resume to be attached (uploaded) to the online application prior to submittal and that the application will be considered incomplete without it.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Newport Beach

Address 100 Civic Center Dr.

Newport Beach, California, 92660

Phone (949) 644-3256

Website http://www.newportbeachca.gov