CRIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST

DEFINITION

Under direction in a police department, performs work involving the development 
and implementation of crime prevention programs, activities and techniques for 
individuals, businesses, and community groups; does other related work as 
required.  

NOTE:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. 
A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this
job specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be 
listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Develops and presents educational programs, presentations, and learning 
activities for community based organizations, neighborhood groups, schools,
elderly and youth organizations, and other groups to promote citizen 
awareness of crime prevention activities in areas such as personal safety, 
burglary, child abuse, drug abuse, juvenile delinquency, and gang activity.   

Analyzes crime reporting data and records and collects information relating 
to the reduction and elimination of crime targets.

Identifies crime patterns and provides appropriate safety tips.  

Conducts business and residential security surveys upon request from 
residents.

Identifies security weaknesses and hazards and recommends hardware 
and security measures such as locking devices, alarms, and lighting.

Provides residents with crime prevention techniques in order to prevent 
a crime from occurring.

Prepares reports as required in the performance of assigned duties.

Conducts a police information program for elementary school children.

Eliminates or reduces factors that can lead to victimization.

Develops brochures, posters, slides, and other informational materials. 

Makes presentations on police subjects in order to foster a better 
understanding of the role of the police in the community.

Develops equipment and protocols to prevent crime.

May supervise Crime Prevention Aides or other staff involved in program
activities.  

Develops and distributes visual aids pertaining to community and police 
relations and crime prevention.

Utilizes films and projectors as necessary in making class presentations 
and encourages participation from class members.

Makes presentations before community organizations, public, and private 
agencies on crime prevention.

Maintains essential records and files.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual 
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited College or University with an Associate’s 
Degree in Law Enforcement, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Public Relations 
or Journalism.  

NOTE: Two (2) years of experience in police work, or in planning, coordinating and 
implementing program activities involving crime prevention may be substituted 
for the required education. 

NOTE: Successful completion of the level two (2) National Crime Prevention 
Specialist Certification may be substituted for the above education requirement. 

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey 
only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary 
to perform essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of statistical measurement and the principles of statistical analyses.

Knowledge of various types of residential, commercial, and industrial security 
systems.

Knowledge of the impact of criminal activities on a community and the measure 
that can be taken to prevent such activities.

Knowledge of the criminal justice system and how it relates to crime victims.

Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording 
information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Ability to relate to business people, residents, and the community’s need 
and deal effectively with problem related to crime prevention.

Ability to perform the work involved in the dispensing of information of crime 
prevention to residents and businesses.

Ability to identify commercial, industrial, and residential security weaknesses 
and to recommend appropriate corrective security measures.

Ability to develop programs which involve and encourage citizen participation 
in crime prevention activities.

Ability to develop and conduct educational and information programs 
concerning crime prevention and to give classroom presentations on 
such matters.

Ability to speak before groups of people and to communicate effectively 
with various types of people.

Ability to create public awareness of crime prevention matters through 
the preparation and dissemination of printed material.

Ability to correlate statistical information and foresee problem areas.

Ability to participate in community affairs.

Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports when 
directed.

Ability to maintain records and files.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English 
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American Sign Language 
or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they 
can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable 
accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be made because it 
would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be 
eligible.

This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
03287@
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N/A
15
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 11/14/2016