Alarm Ordinance Coordinator

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Develop and implement 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 jurisdictions on policy changes necessitated by changing trends; facilitate and participate on the Burglar Alarm Task Force with members of the alarm industry and representatives from cities within Multnomah County.
• Research, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate programs; provide the public with informational flyers, brochures, and videos on false alarm prevention; prepare and implement contracts with other agencies; prepare, implement, and monitor intergovernmental agreements.
• Coordinate with the Bureau of Emergency Communications (911) to receive reports such as the false alarm activity report; monitor BOEC computer issues impacting alarm records.
• Provide training to alarm users; act as liaison between alarm companies and users regarding false alarm disputes and the alarm industry in other matters; recommend corrective actions; inform law enforcement deputies on alarm ordinance revisions and changes in policies and procedures; issue informational memos, notices, and reminders.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Alarm Ordinance Coordinator

• Journey level
• Technical
• Perform the full range of duties, working independently, applying well-developed subject knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative.
• Receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
• Fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.
• Work is reviewed based on compliance, appropriateness, and effectiveness in meeting goals and deadlines.
• Receive general supervision from manager or staff.
• May exercise technical and functional supervision over staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Alarm Ordinance Coordinator

Training and experience for journey level, technical classifications are typically equivalent to an associate's degree and one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 3-6 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.