Police Communications & Public Outreach Lead

City of Grapevine; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grapevine seeks a Public Information Officer to lead police communications to the public and media. The role is part of the Police Department's command staff within the Office of Chief of Police.

You will craft and manage department-wide communications, coordinate public messaging, and supervise media staff across multiple platforms to ensure a consistent, timely flow of information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, business administration or similar degree or a criminal justice degree from an accredited college or university with at least two (2) years of experience working with media, media outlets, and/or for a public safety agency in the role of a Public Information Officer (PIO) preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Owns and produces department communications to the public, media and other organizations.
• Develops a communication strategy for the Department and maintains digital channels.
• Acts as the Department's public spokesperson at events and coordinates media relations.
• Oversees internal communications, reports and publications.
• Supervises part-time media staff and manages online services.
• Ensures consistent messaging across all platforms.

Skills

Irregular hours

Tech proficiency

Social media platforms

Writing & editing

Public speaking

AP Style

Time management

Independent work

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism/comms/PR or criminal justice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Apple products

Scanning equipment

Social media management tools

CivicPlus

Job description

City of Grapevine seeks a Public Information Officer to lead police communications to the public and media. The role is part of the Police Department's command staff within the Office of Chief of Police.

You will craft and manage department-wide communications, coordinate public messaging, and supervise media staff across multiple platforms to ensure a consistent, timely flow of information.