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Class Title: ALARM ORDINANCE COORDINATOR
Class Code: 6035
Salary: $19.40 - $23.81 Hourly
$1,687.80 - $2,071.47 Semi-Monthly
$3,375.60 - $4,142.94 Monthly
$40,507.20 - $49,715.28 Annually
 
 
To plan, organize and coordinate the activities of the False Alarm Reduction Program of the Sheriff's Office; to participate in policies and procedures development, training, education, planning, and budget administration; and to act as liaison to alarm users and the alarm industry.

 Examples of Duties:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. Depending upon assignment, the incumbent may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties, which are a representative sample of the level of work appropriate to this classification.)

Develop and implement all administrative policies and operational procedures relating to the False Alarm Reduction program; collaborate with other governmental agencies on Alarm Ordinance revisions and recommend adoption by the Board of County Commissioners.

Research and analyze alarm trends; work with other government jurisdictions on policy changes necessitated by changing trends; facilitate and participate on Burglar Alarm Task Force with members of the alarm industry and representatives from incorporated cities within Multnomah County.

Research, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate false alarm reduction programs; provide the public with informational flyers, brochures, and video tapes on false alarm prevention.

Prepare and implement contracts with other County agencies to provide a variety of services; prepare, implement, and monitor intergovernmental agreements with incorporated cities within Multnomah County.

Coordinate with the Bureau of Emergency Communications (911) to receive timely false alarm activity reports and other informational reports; monitor BOEC computer problems which impact alarm records.

Provide training to alarm users in the proper use of alarms and in false alarm prevention; act as liaison between alarm companies and alarm users regarding false alarm disputes; recommend corrective action; act as liaison with the alarm industry in various matters.

Attend roll call to update law enforcement deputies on alarm ordinance revisions and changes in policies and procedures; issue informational memos, notices, and reminders to ensure that all parties are updated on changes.

Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; schedule, coordinate, and review staff assignments; monitor staff performance.

Assist in preparation of annual budget; monitor and control expenditures; return excess revenue each year to the jurisdictions participating in the False Alarm Reduction Program.

 Supervision Received and Exercised:
Receives direction from assigned management staff.

 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:
Principles, procedures and practices of program development and coordination.

Operations and functions of electronic alarm systems.

Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.

Principles and practices of personnel management.

Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of services and operations.

Modern office procedures and methods.

Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.

Operational characteristics and applications of data processing equipment.

Business letter writing and basic report preparation techniques.

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Plan, organize and coordinate the activities of the False Alarm Reduction Program.

Perform administrative and supervisory work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.

Interpret and apply pertinent federal, state and local laws, rules, ordinances and regulations.

Train assigned staff.

Collect, compile and analyze information and data.

Evaluate and analyze unit operations and make recommendations for changes and improvements.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, other County employees’ and the public.

 Minimum Qualifications Required for Entry:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two years of program development and coordination experience, AND

Training: Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, personnel management, public administration, or a related field.

Other: Ability to pass background check.

 Classification Type/FLSA/History:
Type: Union Classification
FLSA: Non-Exempt
History:Rev 3/1/07 - definition, duties, MQ's and salary changed.

 PSG:
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