Where Work Meets Adventure
The Community Resource Officer (CRO) primary function is to be an ambassador for the Victoria Police Department and is responsible for prioritizing and analyzing concerns identified by police and community members. This requires the ability to carefully examine the underlying conditions that have led to community problems and proactively seek new and alternative responses. The ability to think proactively and develop preventative action is critical, as is the capacity to engage with a wide range of partner agencies, community organizations, and the public. The CRO must lead, coordinate, and delegate tasks to members of the Community Services Division and Patrol Division where an integrated team response is appropriate or required. This is a demanding position which requires strong organizational skills.