Neighborhood Resource Specialist

Neighborhood Resource Specialist

The City of East Lansing is seeking to hire a full-time Neighborhood Resource Specialist. East Lansing home to Michigan State University, is a dynamic community of nearly 49,000 people, operates under the Council-Manager form of government with a full-time and part-time regular staff of 331 employees.

The Neighborhood Resource Specialist (NRS) is a full-time civilian position within the Criminal Investigations and Community Engagement Team (CICET) division of the East Lansing Police Department. The NRS position works in conjunction with Police Social Workers, other East Lansing Police Department employees and City staff to respond to community concerns and works to bring about solutions through collaboration and resource assignment.

The successful candidate provides conflict resolution, access to city services, guidance, and community outreach to those in the community in need of assistance.  The NRS will work in coordination with Police Department Staff and will be instrumental in assistance to community members in need, by providing the appropriate services and resources.

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or any other Human Service area.

COMPENSATION:           $19.37/hour to a maximum of $27.11/hour

APPLY:           

The Police Department General Job Application and Police Department Personal History Questionnaire are required for consideration. Application materials can be downloaded at www.cityofeastlansing.com/216/How-to-Apply . Return the completed application and questionnaire, with cover letter, resume, three professional business references, transcripts and copies of any certifications to:

Human Resources Department, City of East Lansing

410 Abbot Road

East Lansing, Michigan 48823 Email: HR@cityofeastlansing.com

DEADLINE:      January 23, 2025 @ 5:00 PM

The City of East Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer