POLICE PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST

City of Surprise, AZ; Surprise (AZ); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Surprise, AZ is seeking a Public Information support role to assist the Police Department’s PIO in information dissemination and community engagement. Responsibilities include managing social media, assisting with press materials, and supporting public safety outreach initiatives.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree and at least two years in law enforcement, social media, or digital marketing, with preference for public/government relations experience and a valid Arizona driver

Formación

• Associate degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or closely related field.
• Two years of experience in law enforcement, social media, graphic design, and/or digital marketing.
• Public contact experience in governmental/community relations is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in police-community outreach and marketing programs.
• Manage and monitor the Surprise Police Department's social media channels.
• Assist with development and implementation of public safety programs.
• Assist with graphic design materials and writing press releases.
• Respond to media inquiries and support internal/external communications.

Conocimientos

Public relations

Social media management

Graphic design

Communications

Press release writing

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Associate degree

Descripción del empleo

SUMMARY

Incumbents support the Public Information Officer (PIO) Sergeant in disseminating information to the general public and employees. Assists in improving police-community relations through engagement with internal and external stakeholders and will perform a variety of supportive duties that serve to enhance the Surprise Police Department’s relationship with the community. This is accomplished by assisting the police-related marketing and outreach programs, managing, and monitoring the Surprise Police Department's social media channels under the direction of the PIO; supporting the development and implementation of public safety programs. Other duties include assisting with graphic design materials development, writing press releases, responding to media inquiries, and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associate degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or closely related field, and two (2) years of experience in law enforcement, social media, graphic design, and/or digital marketing experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as listed in the job description. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

Public contact experience in governmental/community relations and/or in a law enforcement/public safety environment is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.

Must have or be able to attain Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Terminal Operator Certification (TOC), Level B, within six months of hire.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include panel interviews.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background screening
• Education & Experience Verification
• Drug Screen
• Polygraph Evaluation
• E-Verify
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer