Police Community Engagement Coordinator

451 N 111th St, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 8:59 AM

Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.

We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.

• 401A Retirement Plan (10.2% City, 8% Employee, immediately 100% vested upon hire)
• Life Insurance (One year’s salary up to $150,000. AD&D coverage in equal amount)
• Tuition Assistance (up to $5,000 per year for approved expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
• Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
• Identity Theft Program
• Recreation Center Pass
• Wellness Punch Card (100 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)

• First year employees will accrue 80 hours Vacation
• 11.5 paid City holidays.
• Other leave programs are offered to include FMLA, Parental and Bereavement Leave.

The Police Community Engagement Coordinator performs a range of professional, civilian duties focused on the proactive prevention of crime through education, analysis, and community-based strategies. This position develops, coordinates, and delivers crime prevention programs for residents, businesses, and schools; analyzes crime trends to inform prevention strategies; and serves as a key liaison between the Police Department and the community to promote safety, awareness, and partnership-based problem solving.

KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of crime prevention and community-oriented policing; advanced crime prevention methods and methodologies, including environmental design, public education, and collaborative problem-solving approaches; modern police work principles, procedures, and practices; applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations related to crime prevention and public safety;
City and departmental rules, regulations, and policies; data collection methods, basic crime analysis concepts, and interpretation of crime trends; community engagement strategies and effective public outreach practices; and the use of local, state, and national private-sector and governmental promotional resources to support police-sponsored community safety initiatives.

SKILL: Planning, coordinating, and delivering crime prevention programs and events;
Public speaking, presentation development, and facilitation for varied audiences;
Written communication, including reports, outreach, promotional and educational materials, and program documentation to support crime prevention programs and community partnership events;
Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools for public information sharing;
Social media content creation and public messaging;
Use of standard office and data systems to track programs, trends, and outcomes.

ABILITY: Build and maintain effective working relationships with community members, schools, businesses, partner agencies, City staff and Police Department personnel;
Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing;
Analyze information, identify patterns or issues, and develop practical prevention-focused solutions;
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines;
Work effectively within a structured organization and…