Information Officer III

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); Presencial; USD 51 000 - 63 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Justice & Public Safety Cabinet seeks an Information Officer III in Frankfort to develop news releases, talking points, digital media content and official certificates. You will work with the Public Affairs Branch to distribute timely information to media and the public.

The role plans comprehensive communications programs, coordinating media, publications, and public affairs to promote the agency's mission while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of experience in journalism, public relations, or equivalent duties.

Responsabilidades

• Writes and researches KSP press releases, talking points, articles and scripts.
• Designs and edits official newsletters, internet/intranet postings, awards programs and publications.
• Captures digital photography at news conferences and events.
• Supports event coordination including press conferences and cadet graduations.
• Tracks media dissemination and prepares monthly coverage summaries.
• Contributes to digital media marketing and social media activities.
• Assists other branches with special projects and maintains historical files.

Conhecimentos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Photography

Digital media skills

Marketing & communications

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Advertisement Closes

11/1/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID

2605591

Job Title

Information Officer III

Pay Grade

14

Salary

$57,000.00 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police

Location

919 Versailles Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Kentucky State Police is the premier, full service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the highest level of professionalism and integrity the Kentucky State Police works to prevent, reduce and deter crime and the fear of crime, enhance highway safety through education and enforcement, and safeguard property and protect individual rights.

The Information Officer III will be responsible for development of news releases, agency talking points, digital media content, script writing and production of official agency certificates. This individual will work closely with all team members of the Public Affairs Branch to provide timely dissemination of information to the public and keep media partners apprised of any upcoming events. This position will plan, develop and coordinate comprehensive communications programs that include media, public affairs and various publications to promote the mission of the agency.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as primary researcher and writer of KSP press releases, talking points, articles and scripts.
• Writes, designs, edits and produces official KSP newsletter articles, postings for the internet and intranet sites, award programs and publications.
• Responsible for digital photography at news conferences, media events and agency programs to supplement agency news releases.
• Assists staff with coordinating special events, press conferences, awards and promotional ceremonies and cadet class graduations.
• Conducts targeted media dissemination and tracking of market penetration statewide.
• Prepares monthly summary of all written media coverage for dissemination.
• Assists with digital media marketing program and serves as a member of the social media team.
• Assists staff and other branches with special projects.
• Organizes and maintains file and historical photos of agency personnel and operations.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Photography
• Digital, web-based and social media skills
• Marketing and communications abilities.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of experience in journalism, public relations, or experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this job title series.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in one of the above areas will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title may have extensive contact with the public.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Sherry Bray at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D