Grant Program Coordinator (Ord. Title: Planning & Development Specialist, Sr-BU)

Full Job Description

The Seattle Police Department is comprised of approximately 1,600 dedicated law enforcement professionals all committed to creating and fostering a work environment that is collaborative, innovative, and leading the way in law enforcement principles and practices. Ours is a culture that encourages top performers to adhere to a standard of excellence in the identification of and resolution to complex challenges. At SPD we acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and pledge ourselves to creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in the Seattle Police Department (SPD) Detective Division, Working within the sex crimes Unit (SCU). This position will serve as the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Grant Program Coordinator within the Seattle Police Department (SPD). We are seeking an applicant with strong financial and grant management knowledge and skills.

This position is funded by a portfolio of Federal funding sources (i.e. U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).

Requirements

• Lead planning and program coordination for the SAKI grant program, designing, developing, and implementing the program.
• Establishing goals, budgets, schedules, and performance criteria for the program.
• Serve as team lead coordinating with crime labs, prosecutor offices, victim advocacy organizations, and federal oversight agencies.
• Conduct planning research, and technical analysis on SPD’s sexual assault kit backlog program.
• Conduct analysis on varied program performance metrics, including case outcomes and victim services effectiveness while developing planning research methodology for evaluating forensic lab results and previous sexual assault investigations to determine investigative priorities.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on trends, issues, and implementation outcomes for department management and federal agencies.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for federal grant compliance, criminal justice workflows, and victim services protocols.
• Providing technical planning advice to management, researching and developing program plans that meet program goals and ensure compliance with Department of Justice requirements, drafting grant applications, legislative proposals, and program-related materials.
• Conduct stakeholder engagement, representing the department at public meetings, community forum, and interagency working groups, where the subject position will present and explain program activities and recommendations to elected officials, federal agencies, other municipalities, victim advocacy organizations, media, and the public.
• Provide technical planning expertise for specialized systems used in the SAKI program, coordinating system implementation with vendors and federal agencies, determining SPD access protocols.
• The Seattle Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity in the Workforce
• Develop and negotiate consultant contracts for specialized forensic services, victim advocacy programs, and technical assistance. This work entails coordinating contracted services, reviewing consultant deliverables, and ensuring compliance with contracts and federal grant requirements.
• Provide technical training and assistance to SPD staff, City Attorney personnel, and other agency staff on SAK program protocols and federal requirements.
• Interpreting polices and associated regulations, planning and conducting training sessions, developing training materials, and maintaining a library of program information.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Requires three years of advocacy experience providing direct services to victims of sexual assault. Knowledge and understanding of best practices regarding SAFE kit submission, storage, testing, reporting practices, victim notification, disposal and a bachelor’s degree in planning, business, public administration, or related fields (or a combination of education and/or experience and/or training which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Desired Qualifications:
• Previous familiarity with Mark 43, records management system.
• Prior experience working on federally funded SAKI grants.
• Understanding of Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) and Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG).
• Understanding of CODIS (Combined DNA Index System).
• Ability to utilize computerized record systems to include RegJIN, LOIS, CRIMES, LEDS/NCIC, HP records management, CAD, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence and other documents appropriate to the audience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, while exercising sound customer service skills.
• Experience designing an SQL database.
• Has professional contacts in the area of criminal justice, social services and victim advocacy.

Position Requirements:
• Must pass a Seattle Police Department background investigation.

Additional Information

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

The full salary range for this position is $56.23 - $65.54 per hour.
New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $56.23 hourly. Current City employees’ starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) regular position with full benefits. This is a Civil Service position eligible for overtime.
The Seattle Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity in the Workforce

How to Apply:
• Apply online at http://www.seattle.gov/jobs. Please refer to: Job# 2026-00164
• A cover letter and resume, that provide additional information on why your skills and experience make you qualified for this job are required.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact Roth Lim at Roth.Lim@seattle.gov