City of Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, United States
The Position APPLY HERE : https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/76fee5c30f3a4c5b92bcf00acab639ea The City is also seeking applicants for the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing. Click this hyperlink to learn more! The eleven-member Citizen Review Committee (CRC) was created in 2001 to help improve police accountability, promote higher standards of police services, and increase public confidence. The CRC is an independent advisory body to the City of Portland’s Independent Police Review (IPR) and the Portland Police Bureau (PPB). IPR is responsible for the civilian oversight of the PPB. CRC members are appointed by Portland City Council to serve three-year terms. The appointment process includes a criminal background check for finalists. T he CRC supports the City by: Holding public meetings to hear community and Police Bureau member appeals of police misconduct investigations; Listening to community concerns regarding police conduct; Participating in trainings and activities to increase cultural awareness and responsiveness; Reviewing Police Bureau policies and procedures; Advising IPR on complaint handling processes; Periodically serving on the Police Review Board, an advisory body to the Chief of Police that makes recommendations as to findings and propose officer discipline of sworn members. The Community Safety Division provides staff support to CRC members so they can advance their priorities. CSD staff also provides the CRC with guidance on how to best connect with City Council and other City bureaus. Citizen Review Committee Members are expected to: Receive training on ethical and effective official service to the residents and to the City of Portland, and then maintain these standards of conduct. Engage in training and other activities to learn about policing; Maintain high standards of confidentiality; Act as an appeal body member and become familiar with the relevant City Code and protocols in conducting appeal hearings and other duties; Interact with elected officials; Prepare and actively participate in CRC meetings Prepare and actively participate in Police Review Board meetings when called. Time Commitment Citizen Review Committee members serve renewable three-year terms and may not exceed eight years of total continuous service. The CRC currently meets monthly on Zoom. Meetings are scheduled at times convenient to the Committee, and members can meet more often, and as necessary, to conduct CRC business. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the operating procedures of the group. Some members serve on workgroups which also meet monthly between full CRC meetings for 1-2 hours each. When members serve on a Police Review Board, this is an additional time commitment required to review misconduct investigations. Total Number of Seats: 11 Vacancies: Up to 5 To Qualify To be eligible to serve on a City of Portland advisory body, members must live, play, worship, go to school, or work or do business in the City of Portland. Additionally, CRC members must: Demonstrate ability to be impartial and objective; Possess sound communication and listening skills Lead and function well in a group; Be willing to make a substantial time commitment-including trainings, monthly evening meetings, workgroup meetings, and independent review of complaint files. What We Look For We want people from every part of Portland here to share their voice on this committee, especially people who have not been involved before. Selection criteria shall include a record of community involvement, passing a criminal background check performed by an agency other than the Police Bureau , and absence of any real or perceived conflict of interest. The selection committee will nominate individuals who are neutral, unbiased, and capable of making objective decisions. Every effort is made to select qualified persons who represent the demographic and ethnic diversity of Portland. The attributes listed below are what will guide our selection process. Required Availability to attend meetings and events. Able and willing to keep regular communications through e-mail, text and phone in a reasonable and timely fashion. Ability to prepare for meetings on their own time. The amount of preparation time may vary depending on the issues the Committee is considering. Applicants should expect to spend extra time outside the meetings on Committee business. Possess leadership and collaborative skills, able to work in a team setting. Willing to learn about the CRC mission and purpose and serve as an ambassador for the committee. Willing to work with a diversity of people, in terms of age, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender, disability, culture, religious preference, etc. Volunteer Ethics People who join this committee will become what we call “Public Officials,” which means that while you serve you must behave fair and ethically. We will provide training on this once you are accepted. Part of following Public Officials Ethics laws means you must tell the group when you or a relative may financially benefit (or avoid fees) by your recommendations. This is called a “Conflict of Interest.” If you tell us about potential Conflicts of Interest that does not mean you cannot serve, in fact, many committees have potential members with Conflicts of Interest. We appreciate your ethical inclusion of possible Conflicts of Interest on the form included in the application. We Remove Barriers Let us know if there are barriers to your participation. The Recruitment Process This application will be used for a short-term recruitment as well as an ongoing recruitment. Applications for the short-term recruitment are due by 11:59pm on April 30, 2024 and will be reviewed in advance of appointments in April. Applications will continue to be accepted using this same link, and reviewed on a rolling basis following the last day of each month, following this date for future vacancies that may arise. APPLY HERE : https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/76fee5c30f3a4c5b92bcf00acab639ea Applications will continue to be accepted using this same link, and reviewed on a rolling basis following the last day of each month, following this date for future vacancies that may arise. To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact Ocean Eale at ocean.eale@portlandoregon.gov . Applications are evaluated and scored by a selection committee and the most qualified applicants are asked to appear for an interview. Selected applicants are asked to submit to a background check (each applicant is reviewed individually and results of a background check do not necessarily preclude service on CRC) and are then submitted by the IPR Director for City Council appointment to a three-year term. An info session will be held in late April. Voluntary & Confidential Demographic Questionnaire The City is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Following the application, there is a separate demographic questionnaire; completing the questionnaire is voluntary, but we encourage you to provide that information. The City uses this information to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of the community. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you. Questions about this may be sent to AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov General Questions For general questions about the Advisory Bodies program, the volunteer recruitment process, or other upcoming advisory body opportunities please email AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov . We Encourage You to Apply We welcome you to browse our website to learn more : https://www.portland.gov/ipr/crc Do you have questions or need more information? Email ocean.eale@portlandoregon.gov . Additional Information Meeting Location Currently, many advisory bodies are meeting remotely. In the future, meetings could: 1) be conducted fully remotely, or 2) be conducted remotely and in person (hybrid model). As the situation evolves, the exact meeting location may change. City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available. Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2099 11:59 PM Pacific
Mar 07, 2024
The Position APPLY HERE : https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/76fee5c30f3a4c5b92bcf00acab639ea The City is also seeking applicants for the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing. Click this hyperlink to learn more! The eleven-member Citizen Review Committee (CRC) was created in 2001 to help improve police accountability, promote higher standards of police services, and increase public confidence. The CRC is an independent advisory body to the City of Portland’s Independent Police Review (IPR) and the Portland Police Bureau (PPB). IPR is responsible for the civilian oversight of the PPB. CRC members are appointed by Portland City Council to serve three-year terms. The appointment process includes a criminal background check for finalists. T he CRC supports the City by: Holding public meetings to hear community and Police Bureau member appeals of police misconduct investigations; Listening to community concerns regarding police conduct; Participating in trainings and activities to increase cultural awareness and responsiveness; Reviewing Police Bureau policies and procedures; Advising IPR on complaint handling processes; Periodically serving on the Police Review Board, an advisory body to the Chief of Police that makes recommendations as to findings and propose officer discipline of sworn members. The Community Safety Division provides staff support to CRC members so they can advance their priorities. CSD staff also provides the CRC with guidance on how to best connect with City Council and other City bureaus. Citizen Review Committee Members are expected to: Receive training on ethical and effective official service to the residents and to the City of Portland, and then maintain these standards of conduct. Engage in training and other activities to learn about policing; Maintain high standards of confidentiality; Act as an appeal body member and become familiar with the relevant City Code and protocols in conducting appeal hearings and other duties; Interact with elected officials; Prepare and actively participate in CRC meetings Prepare and actively participate in Police Review Board meetings when called. Time Commitment Citizen Review Committee members serve renewable three-year terms and may not exceed eight years of total continuous service. The CRC currently meets monthly on Zoom. Meetings are scheduled at times convenient to the Committee, and members can meet more often, and as necessary, to conduct CRC business. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the operating procedures of the group. Some members serve on workgroups which also meet monthly between full CRC meetings for 1-2 hours each. When members serve on a Police Review Board, this is an additional time commitment required to review misconduct investigations. Total Number of Seats: 11 Vacancies: Up to 5 To Qualify To be eligible to serve on a City of Portland advisory body, members must live, play, worship, go to school, or work or do business in the City of Portland. Additionally, CRC members must: Demonstrate ability to be impartial and objective; Possess sound communication and listening skills Lead and function well in a group; Be willing to make a substantial time commitment-including trainings, monthly evening meetings, workgroup meetings, and independent review of complaint files. What We Look For We want people from every part of Portland here to share their voice on this committee, especially people who have not been involved before. Selection criteria shall include a record of community involvement, passing a criminal background check performed by an agency other than the Police Bureau , and absence of any real or perceived conflict of interest. The selection committee will nominate individuals who are neutral, unbiased, and capable of making objective decisions. Every effort is made to select qualified persons who represent the demographic and ethnic diversity of Portland. The attributes listed below are what will guide our selection process. Required Availability to attend meetings and events. Able and willing to keep regular communications through e-mail, text and phone in a reasonable and timely fashion. Ability to prepare for meetings on their own time. The amount of preparation time may vary depending on the issues the Committee is considering. Applicants should expect to spend extra time outside the meetings on Committee business. Possess leadership and collaborative skills, able to work in a team setting. Willing to learn about the CRC mission and purpose and serve as an ambassador for the committee. Willing to work with a diversity of people, in terms of age, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender, disability, culture, religious preference, etc. Volunteer Ethics People who join this committee will become what we call “Public Officials,” which means that while you serve you must behave fair and ethically. We will provide training on this once you are accepted. Part of following Public Officials Ethics laws means you must tell the group when you or a relative may financially benefit (or avoid fees) by your recommendations. This is called a “Conflict of Interest.” If you tell us about potential Conflicts of Interest that does not mean you cannot serve, in fact, many committees have potential members with Conflicts of Interest. We appreciate your ethical inclusion of possible Conflicts of Interest on the form included in the application. We Remove Barriers Let us know if there are barriers to your participation. The Recruitment Process This application will be used for a short-term recruitment as well as an ongoing recruitment. Applications for the short-term recruitment are due by 11:59pm on April 30, 2024 and will be reviewed in advance of appointments in April. Applications will continue to be accepted using this same link, and reviewed on a rolling basis following the last day of each month, following this date for future vacancies that may arise. APPLY HERE : https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/76fee5c30f3a4c5b92bcf00acab639ea Applications will continue to be accepted using this same link, and reviewed on a rolling basis following the last day of each month, following this date for future vacancies that may arise. To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact Ocean Eale at ocean.eale@portlandoregon.gov . Applications are evaluated and scored by a selection committee and the most qualified applicants are asked to appear for an interview. Selected applicants are asked to submit to a background check (each applicant is reviewed individually and results of a background check do not necessarily preclude service on CRC) and are then submitted by the IPR Director for City Council appointment to a three-year term. An info session will be held in late April. Voluntary & Confidential Demographic Questionnaire The City is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Following the application, there is a separate demographic questionnaire; completing the questionnaire is voluntary, but we encourage you to provide that information. The City uses this information to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of the community. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you. Questions about this may be sent to AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov General Questions For general questions about the Advisory Bodies program, the volunteer recruitment process, or other upcoming advisory body opportunities please email AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov . We Encourage You to Apply We welcome you to browse our website to learn more : https://www.portland.gov/ipr/crc Do you have questions or need more information? Email ocean.eale@portlandoregon.gov . Additional Information Meeting Location Currently, many advisory bodies are meeting remotely. In the future, meetings could: 1) be conducted fully remotely, or 2) be conducted remotely and in person (hybrid model). As the situation evolves, the exact meeting location may change. City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available. Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2099 11:59 PM Pacific
City of Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, United States
The Position Apply Here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/402910d7168148b09279b33636930161 The Police Review Board (PRB) is an advisory body to the Chief of the Portland Police Bureau. The Board makes recommendations to the Chief regarding findings and discipline and may make recommendations regarding the adequacy and completeness of an investigation. It may also make policy or training recommendations to the Chief. The Board reviews incidents and complaints of misconduct about Portland Police Bureau personnel in the following situations: those that may result in suspension of pay, instances when officers discharge their weapons, and in-custody deaths. Other cases can be referred for Board review by the Chief, high-ranking Police supervisors, or the Independent Police Review Director. The Board is made up of Police personnel, a representative of the Independent Police Review (IPR), and community members. PRB members hear evidence presented from a number of perspectives and vote on recommendations that go to the Chief. Candidates are recommended by the Independent Police Review (IPR) and confirmed by City Council to serve as needed. Community volunteers are appointed for a term of no more than three years, but may serve two full terms plus the remainder of any unexpired vacancy they may be appointed to fill. T he PRB supports the City by: Making recommendations as to findings and proposed officer discipline to the Chief of Police; Reviewing incidents and investigations of alleged misconduct by sworn officers who are employed by the Portland Police Bureau in certain cases; Making recommendations regarding the adequacy or completeness of an investigation; Optionally making policy or training recommendations to the Chief of Police. Independent Police Review provides support to PRB members so they can advance their priorities. IPR staff also provides volunteer community members serving on the PRB with guidance on how to best connect with City Council and other City bureaus. Police Review Board Members are expected to: Receive training on ethical and effective official service to the residents and to the City of Portland, and then maintain these standards of conduct. Participate in trainings and activities to increase cultural awareness and responsiveness; Engage in training and other activities to learn about policing; Maintain high standards of confidentiality; Become familiar with the relevant City Code and protocols in conducting appeal hearings and other duties; Interact with elected officials and police leadership; Prepare and actively participate in Police Review Board meetings when called. Time Commitment Police Review Board members serve renewable three-year terms and may not exceed eight years of total continuous service. The Police Review Board meets as needed, usually for a three-hour period at a time to hear a specific case. Members may be called to meet more often if cases require. Meetings are conducted in accordance with the operating procedures of the group and are hybrid. There is an additional time commitment required to review misconduct investigations prior to the meetings, including case file review. To Qualify To be eligible to serve on a City of Portland advisory body, members must live, play, worship, go to school, or work or do business in the City of Portland. Additionally, PRB members must: Be capable of fair consideration; Not have real or perceived conflict of interest in a case of the involved agencies; Must pass a criminal background check performed by the Police Bureau; Must demonstrate an ability to review complex investigations; Demonstrate an ability to make rational and independent decisions under pressure; Participate in orientation and training about Police Bureau training and policies; Occasionally ride with Police officers to maintain sufficient knowledge of patrol procedures; Sign confidentiality statements and uphold the tenants of those statements; Be sensitive to cultural and ethnic diversity and respectful of Board member differences. What We Look For We want people from every part of Portland here to share their voice on this committee, especially people who have not been involved before. Selection criteria shall include a record of community involvement, passing a criminal background check performed by the Police Bureau , and absence of any real or perceived conflict of interest. The selection committee will nominate individuals who are neutral, unbiased, and capable of making objective decisions. Every effort is made to select qualified persons who represent the demographic and ethnic diversity of Portland. The attributes listed below are what will guide our selection process. Required Availability to attend meetings and events. Able and willing to keep regular communications through e-mail, text and phone in a reasonable and timely fashion. Ability to prepare for meetings on their own time. The amount of preparation time may vary depending on the issues the Board is considering. Applicants should expect to spend extra time outside the meetings on Board business. Willing to work with a diversity of people, in terms of age, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender, disability, culture, religious preference, etc. Volunteer Ethics People who join this committee will become what we call “Public Officials,” which means that while you serve you must behave fair and ethically. We will provide training on this once you are accepted. Part of following Public Officials Ethics laws means you must tell the group when you or a relative may financially benefit (or avoid fees) by your recommendations. This is called a “Conflict of Interest.” If you tell us about potential Conflicts of Interest that does not mean you cannot serve, in fact, many committees have potential members with Conflicts of Interest. We appreciate your ethical inclusion of possible Conflicts of Interest on the form included in the application. We Remove Barriers Let us know if there are barriers to your participation. The Recruitment Process Apply Here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/402910d7168148b09279b33636930161 This application will be used for a short-term recruitment as well as an ongoing recruitment. Applications received by 11:59pm on April 30, 2024 will be reviewed in advance of appointments in April. Applications will continue to be accepted using this same link, and reviewed on a rolling basis following the last day of each month, following this date for future vacancies that may arise. To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact Ocean Eale at ocean.eale@portlandoregon.gov . Applications are evaluated and scored by a selection committee and the most qualified applicants are asked to appear for an interview. Selected applicants are asked to submit to a background check (each applicant is reviewed individually and results of a background check do not necessarily preclude service on Police Review Board) and are then submitted by the IPR Director for City Council appointment to a three-year term. An info session will be held in late April. Voluntary & Confidential Demographic Questionnaire The City is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Following the application, there is a separate demographic questionnaire; completing the questionnaire is voluntary, but we encourage you to provide that information. The City uses this information to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of the community. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you. Questions about this may be sent to AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov General Questions For general questions about the Advisory Bodies program, the volunteer recruitment process, or other upcoming advisory body opportunities please email AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov . We Encourage You to Apply We welcome you to browse the Police Review Board’s website to learn more: https://www.portland.gov/police/divisions/prb-reports We welcome you to browse our website to learn more about IPR: https://www.portland.gov/ipr Do you have questions or need more information? Email ocean.eale@portlandoregon.gov . Additional Information Meeting Location Currently, this advisory body is meeting both remotely and in person (hybrid model). In the future, meetings could: 1) be conducted fully remotely, or 2) be conducted remotely and in person (hybrid model). As the situation evolves, the exact meeting location may change. City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available. Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2099 11:59 PM Pacific
Mar 27, 2024
The Position Apply Here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/402910d7168148b09279b33636930161 The Police Review Board (PRB) is an advisory body to the Chief of the Portland Police Bureau. The Board makes recommendations to the Chief regarding findings and discipline and may make recommendations regarding the adequacy and completeness of an investigation. It may also make policy or training recommendations to the Chief. The Board reviews incidents and complaints of misconduct about Portland Police Bureau personnel in the following situations: those that may result in suspension of pay, instances when officers discharge their weapons, and in-custody deaths. Other cases can be referred for Board review by the Chief, high-ranking Police supervisors, or the Independent Police Review Director. The Board is made up of Police personnel, a representative of the Independent Police Review (IPR), and community members. PRB members hear evidence presented from a number of perspectives and vote on recommendations that go to the Chief. Candidates are recommended by the Independent Police Review (IPR) and confirmed by City Council to serve as needed. Community volunteers are appointed for a term of no more than three years, but may serve two full terms plus the remainder of any unexpired vacancy they may be appointed to fill. T he PRB supports the City by: Making recommendations as to findings and proposed officer discipline to the Chief of Police; Reviewing incidents and investigations of alleged misconduct by sworn officers who are employed by the Portland Police Bureau in certain cases; Making recommendations regarding the adequacy or completeness of an investigation; Optionally making policy or training recommendations to the Chief of Police. Independent Police Review provides support to PRB members so they can advance their priorities. IPR staff also provides volunteer community members serving on the PRB with guidance on how to best connect with City Council and other City bureaus. Police Review Board Members are expected to: Receive training on ethical and effective official service to the residents and to the City of Portland, and then maintain these standards of conduct. Participate in trainings and activities to increase cultural awareness and responsiveness; Engage in training and other activities to learn about policing; Maintain high standards of confidentiality; Become familiar with the relevant City Code and protocols in conducting appeal hearings and other duties; Interact with elected officials and police leadership; Prepare and actively participate in Police Review Board meetings when called. Time Commitment Police Review Board members serve renewable three-year terms and may not exceed eight years of total continuous service. The Police Review Board meets as needed, usually for a three-hour period at a time to hear a specific case. Members may be called to meet more often if cases require. Meetings are conducted in accordance with the operating procedures of the group and are hybrid. There is an additional time commitment required to review misconduct investigations prior to the meetings, including case file review. To Qualify To be eligible to serve on a City of Portland advisory body, members must live, play, worship, go to school, or work or do business in the City of Portland. Additionally, PRB members must: Be capable of fair consideration; Not have real or perceived conflict of interest in a case of the involved agencies; Must pass a criminal background check performed by the Police Bureau; Must demonstrate an ability to review complex investigations; Demonstrate an ability to make rational and independent decisions under pressure; Participate in orientation and training about Police Bureau training and policies; Occasionally ride with Police officers to maintain sufficient knowledge of patrol procedures; Sign confidentiality statements and uphold the tenants of those statements; Be sensitive to cultural and ethnic diversity and respectful of Board member differences. What We Look For We want people from every part of Portland here to share their voice on this committee, especially people who have not been involved before. Selection criteria shall include a record of community involvement, passing a criminal background check performed by the Police Bureau , and absence of any real or perceived conflict of interest. The selection committee will nominate individuals who are neutral, unbiased, and capable of making objective decisions. Every effort is made to select qualified persons who represent the demographic and ethnic diversity of Portland. The attributes listed below are what will guide our selection process. Required Availability to attend meetings and events. Able and willing to keep regular communications through e-mail, text and phone in a reasonable and timely fashion. Ability to prepare for meetings on their own time. The amount of preparation time may vary depending on the issues the Board is considering. Applicants should expect to spend extra time outside the meetings on Board business. Willing to work with a diversity of people, in terms of age, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender, disability, culture, religious preference, etc. Volunteer Ethics People who join this committee will become what we call “Public Officials,” which means that while you serve you must behave fair and ethically. We will provide training on this once you are accepted. Part of following Public Officials Ethics laws means you must tell the group when you or a relative may financially benefit (or avoid fees) by your recommendations. This is called a “Conflict of Interest.” If you tell us about potential Conflicts of Interest that does not mean you cannot serve, in fact, many committees have potential members with Conflicts of Interest. We appreciate your ethical inclusion of possible Conflicts of Interest on the form included in the application. We Remove Barriers Let us know if there are barriers to your participation. The Recruitment Process Apply Here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/402910d7168148b09279b33636930161 This application will be used for a short-term recruitment as well as an ongoing recruitment. Applications received by 11:59pm on April 30, 2024 will be reviewed in advance of appointments in April. Applications will continue to be accepted using this same link, and reviewed on a rolling basis following the last day of each month, following this date for future vacancies that may arise. To talk with someone about this opportunity or to receive assistance completing the application, please contact Ocean Eale at ocean.eale@portlandoregon.gov . Applications are evaluated and scored by a selection committee and the most qualified applicants are asked to appear for an interview. Selected applicants are asked to submit to a background check (each applicant is reviewed individually and results of a background check do not necessarily preclude service on Police Review Board) and are then submitted by the IPR Director for City Council appointment to a three-year term. An info session will be held in late April. Voluntary & Confidential Demographic Questionnaire The City is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Following the application, there is a separate demographic questionnaire; completing the questionnaire is voluntary, but we encourage you to provide that information. The City uses this information to help ensure that advisory body appointments represent a broad cross-section of the community. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you. Questions about this may be sent to AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov General Questions For general questions about the Advisory Bodies program, the volunteer recruitment process, or other upcoming advisory body opportunities please email AdvisoryBodies@Portlandoregon.gov . We Encourage You to Apply We welcome you to browse the Police Review Board’s website to learn more: https://www.portland.gov/police/divisions/prb-reports We welcome you to browse our website to learn more about IPR: https://www.portland.gov/ipr Do you have questions or need more information? Email ocean.eale@portlandoregon.gov . Additional Information Meeting Location Currently, this advisory body is meeting both remotely and in person (hybrid model). In the future, meetings could: 1) be conducted fully remotely, or 2) be conducted remotely and in person (hybrid model). As the situation evolves, the exact meeting location may change. City of Portland volunteers are unpaid; therefore, employment benefits are not available. Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2099 11:59 PM Pacific
City of Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Position Description The City of Tacoma is seeking members of the Tacoma community willing to serve as Community Representatives on the Deadly Force Review Board (Board) on behalf of the Tacoma Police Department. Community members already a part of the Citizens' Academy (current and former) are strongly encouraged to apply. ALERT: This is a reposting of the Volunteer Opportunity: Deadly Force Review Board recruitment posted in October 2023. If you already applied on that announcement, you do not need to reapply. The Tacoma Police Department recognizes the need to review thoroughly all applications of deadly force by its officers. The primary purpose of the Board shall be to review the investigation and determine if the application of deadly force was within Department policy. The Board may also examine significant training and equipment issues. The Board shall report its findings to the Chief of Police. These findings may include recommendations to further investigate certain aspects of the attendant circumstances. The Board consists of six voting members and a non-voting chairperson. The six voting members consists of two management representatives, two union representatives and two members of the community. Community representatives must reside within the city limits of Tacoma. Of the community representatives, one will be selected from the specific sector where the deadly force incident occurred and on selected at-large. This position will require the community representative to pass a department/agency background check and attend identified training that is relevant to officer involved deadly force incidents. The Non-Law Enforcement Community Representative must sign a binding confidentiality agreement at the beginning of each police use of deadly force incident investigation. Note: this is a non-paid, volunteer position. City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play. Transforming Tacoma The Tacoma Police Department is a proud participant in Transforming Tacoma; actively working to d evelop pragmatic, specific recommendations and reforms that the Tacoma Police Department and the City of Tacoma can implement to strengthen the Tacoma Police Department’s relationship with Tacoma’s community; ensure that the Tacoma Police Department’s activities and operations are safe, just, effective, lawful, and consistent with national, best, emerging, and transformational practices. For more information about this effort, please visit the Transforming Tacoma website. Qualifications Community Representatives must: Be a resident of the City of Tacoma (address will be verified it falls within the city limits) Satisfactorily pass a criminal background check Affirm their availability and commitment to serving as a member of the Deadly Force Review Board Attend required training established for the volunteer position Affirm their commitment to confidentiality Knowledge & Skills A Community Representative must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: The desire and commitment to learn and understand police use of force policies and laws Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with members on the review board, individuals in other agencies, and members of the community Commitment to confidentiality and willingness to sign a binding confidentiality agreement for each police use of deadly force incident investigation Demonstrated ability to make sound and thoughtful decisions Proven ability to maintain high standards of ethics and integrity Experience successfully resolving disagreements and conflicts effectively Selection Process & Supplemental Information If you are interested, please complete the online application and submit a letter of interest describing your background, community involvement and interest in serving as a citizen representative on behalf of the Tacoma Police Department. Application materials will be reviewed by a selection committee. Successful candidates will be notified by the Human Resources Department and asked to complete a background check (current members of the Citizens Academy may have already satisfied this requirement). Communication from the City of Tacoma: Please indicate in your online application that you prefer email notification as this is the preferred method of communication with the City of Tacoma. In order to receive the most efficient communications from the City of Tacoma Human Resources Department, we recommend creating a Gmail email address for correspondence, if you don't have one already. Please use any combination of your first and last name as the email address. Ex: Smithjane@gmail.com , Janesmith@gmail.com JSmith123@gmail.com . This will assist the Human Resources Department with tracking information received during the hiring process. We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend an hour or more entering the required information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this announcement. If you experience any complications while applying, please contact Human Resources at 253.591.5400 in order for us to assist you. If you are interested in additional information about the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Police Department, visit our websites at www.cityoftacoma.org or www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/police . Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400. This position does not offer benefits. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
Position Description The City of Tacoma is seeking members of the Tacoma community willing to serve as Community Representatives on the Deadly Force Review Board (Board) on behalf of the Tacoma Police Department. Community members already a part of the Citizens' Academy (current and former) are strongly encouraged to apply. ALERT: This is a reposting of the Volunteer Opportunity: Deadly Force Review Board recruitment posted in October 2023. If you already applied on that announcement, you do not need to reapply. The Tacoma Police Department recognizes the need to review thoroughly all applications of deadly force by its officers. The primary purpose of the Board shall be to review the investigation and determine if the application of deadly force was within Department policy. The Board may also examine significant training and equipment issues. The Board shall report its findings to the Chief of Police. These findings may include recommendations to further investigate certain aspects of the attendant circumstances. The Board consists of six voting members and a non-voting chairperson. The six voting members consists of two management representatives, two union representatives and two members of the community. Community representatives must reside within the city limits of Tacoma. Of the community representatives, one will be selected from the specific sector where the deadly force incident occurred and on selected at-large. This position will require the community representative to pass a department/agency background check and attend identified training that is relevant to officer involved deadly force incidents. The Non-Law Enforcement Community Representative must sign a binding confidentiality agreement at the beginning of each police use of deadly force incident investigation. Note: this is a non-paid, volunteer position. City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play. Transforming Tacoma The Tacoma Police Department is a proud participant in Transforming Tacoma; actively working to d evelop pragmatic, specific recommendations and reforms that the Tacoma Police Department and the City of Tacoma can implement to strengthen the Tacoma Police Department’s relationship with Tacoma’s community; ensure that the Tacoma Police Department’s activities and operations are safe, just, effective, lawful, and consistent with national, best, emerging, and transformational practices. For more information about this effort, please visit the Transforming Tacoma website. Qualifications Community Representatives must: Be a resident of the City of Tacoma (address will be verified it falls within the city limits) Satisfactorily pass a criminal background check Affirm their availability and commitment to serving as a member of the Deadly Force Review Board Attend required training established for the volunteer position Affirm their commitment to confidentiality Knowledge & Skills A Community Representative must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: The desire and commitment to learn and understand police use of force policies and laws Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with members on the review board, individuals in other agencies, and members of the community Commitment to confidentiality and willingness to sign a binding confidentiality agreement for each police use of deadly force incident investigation Demonstrated ability to make sound and thoughtful decisions Proven ability to maintain high standards of ethics and integrity Experience successfully resolving disagreements and conflicts effectively Selection Process & Supplemental Information If you are interested, please complete the online application and submit a letter of interest describing your background, community involvement and interest in serving as a citizen representative on behalf of the Tacoma Police Department. Application materials will be reviewed by a selection committee. Successful candidates will be notified by the Human Resources Department and asked to complete a background check (current members of the Citizens Academy may have already satisfied this requirement). Communication from the City of Tacoma: Please indicate in your online application that you prefer email notification as this is the preferred method of communication with the City of Tacoma. In order to receive the most efficient communications from the City of Tacoma Human Resources Department, we recommend creating a Gmail email address for correspondence, if you don't have one already. Please use any combination of your first and last name as the email address. Ex: Smithjane@gmail.com , Janesmith@gmail.com JSmith123@gmail.com . This will assist the Human Resources Department with tracking information received during the hiring process. We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend an hour or more entering the required information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this announcement. If you experience any complications while applying, please contact Human Resources at 253.591.5400 in order for us to assist you. If you are interested in additional information about the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Police Department, visit our websites at www.cityoftacoma.org or www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/police . Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400. This position does not offer benefits. Closing Date/Time: Continuous