Public Information Officer
Summary
| Title: | Public Information Officer |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1060 |
| Location: | Flagler County, FL |
| Division/Section: | Office of the Sheriff (OOS) |
| FLSA Class: | Exempt |
| Starting Salary: | $61,199.84 DOE |
| Supervisor: | Public Affairs Office Manager |
| Pay Grade: | Grade 19P |
| Blood/Viral Pathogen Risk: | Non-Foreseeable Risk |
| Retirement Class: | Regular Risk |
Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Writes, edits and prepares news releases for distribution;
• Corresponds daily with the print and electronic media, as well as involvement in community-oriented Agency projects;
• Develops working rapport with electronic and print news media;
• Assists with special projects, events, and crime prevention presentations involving Agency members and the community;
• Uses and/or distributes information throughout social media to communicate information regarding Agency programs and services, including emergency and non-emergency information;
• Assists in preparation of public service announcements, speeches, and program proposals, including public engagements and radio announcements;
• Coordinates speaking engagements with business and/or community groups;
• Assists with public information requests from the media;
• May participate in Agency recruitment and community relations activities, occasionally involves out-of-county travel;
• Attends various community meetings;
• May assist and coordinate with Neighborhood Watch Groups;
• Creates custom power point presentations;
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma recognized by the State of Florida AND EITHER:
• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or a closely-related field; OR
• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or a closely-related field AND four (4) years of experience in Marketing or Public Relations; OR
• Eight (8) years’ experience in Marketing or Public Relations; AND
• Must have a valid State of Florida Drivers’ License.
SPECIAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
• Must have professional experience with social media platforms and tools;
• Must be proficient with online marketing tools such as hootsuite, Canva, Mail Chimp, etc. as well as the operation of Digital Audio, Digital Camera and Video equipment;
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Must have the ability to be on-call and to respond to rapidly developing event(s) including holiday(s), night(s) and weekends;
• Must be able to pass a background check;
• Must be able to pass a drug screen;
• Must not have disciplinary actions and/or pending investigations within the past twelve (12) months;
The Flagler County Sheriffs Office is committed to providing its citizens with a diverse, competent, trained, and professional workforce by hiring highly qualified candidates. The FCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diversity found in the community we serve.
• Writes, edits and prepares news releases for distribution;
• Corresponds daily with the print and electronic media, as well as involvement in community-oriented Agency projects;
• Develops working rapport with electronic and print news media;
• Assists with special projects, events, and crime prevention presentations involving Agency members and the community;
• Uses and/or distributes information throughout social media to communicate information regarding Agency programs and services, including emergency and non-emergency information;
• Assists in preparation of public service announcements, speeches, and program proposals, including public engagements and radio announcements;
• Coordinates speaking engagements with business and/or community groups;
• Assists with public information requests from the media;
• May participate in Agency recruitment and community relations activities, occasionally involves out-of-county travel;
• Attends various community meetings;
• May assist and coordinate with Neighborhood Watch Groups;
• Creates custom power point presentations;
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma recognized by the State of Florida AND EITHER:
• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or a closely-related field; OR
• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or a closely-related field AND four (4) years of experience in Marketing or Public Relations; OR
• Eight (8) years’ experience in Marketing or Public Relations; AND
• Must have a valid State of Florida Drivers’ License.
SPECIAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
• Must have professional experience with social media platforms and tools;
• Must be proficient with online marketing tools such as hootsuite, Canva, Mail Chimp, etc. as well as the operation of Digital Audio, Digital Camera and Video equipment;
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Must have the ability to be on-call and to respond to rapidly developing event(s) including holiday(s), night(s) and weekends;
• Must be able to pass a background check;
• Must be able to pass a drug screen;
• Must not have disciplinary actions and/or pending investigations within the past twelve (12) months;
The Flagler County Sheriffs Office is committed to providing its citizens with a diverse, competent, trained, and professional workforce by hiring highly qualified candidates. The FCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diversity found in the community we serve.
