SAKI Grant Coordinator

Coordinate and oversee the operational, administrative, and grant-related functions of the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) sexual assault investigative initiatives, including the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI). This position will coordinate among the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), internal investigative units, the District Attorney’s Office, victim advocacy partners, and tother multidisciplinary stakeholders; manage program reporting requirements, track investigative progress, develops grant proposals, and leads community engagement efforts related to sexual assault awareness.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. 

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, business administration, or related field; and

Four (4) years of experience in program coordination, grant management, criminal justice operations, victim services. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License or the ability to obtain by date of hire

Possession of a City Operators Permit (COP) within six 

• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
• Principles and practices of program coordination, grant administration, and reporting compliance
• Investigative processes related to sexual assault, cold case review, evidence tracking, and multi-agency coordination
• Victim advocacy practices, trauma-informed approaches, and standards for victim notification
• Basic law enforcement operations
• New Mexico Crime Victims’ Compensation program
• Principle and practices of the criminal justice system and resources for crime victims
• Grant writing and management
• Knowledge and ability to review cases involving criminal sexual penetration
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping
• Methods and techniques of report writing and information gathering
• Methods and techniques of research and analysis
• Principles and practices of grant preparation, development and monitoring
• Basic computer programs, statistical reporting and data analysis/interpretation
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation

• Interpret and apply federal grant regulations, program guidelines, and investigative protocols
• Coordinate the evaluation and monitoring of grant-funded programs
• Perform grant fiscal analysis
• Develop and analyze reports
• Conduct research, analyze data, and synthesizing information into clear and actionable reports 
• Managing complex reporting cycles, including performance metrics and compliance audits
• Identify gaps, recommend improvements, and implement solutions that strengthen program operations
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, data base systems and spreadsheet applications
• Prepare accurate, comprehensive, and timely reports, summaries, and grant submissions 
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Preform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation