PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER -CIVILIAN (POLICE) Job at City of Rocky Mount
Salary
$27.37 - $41.05 Hourly
Location
NC, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Police
Job Number
202300065
Closing
4/11/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5 Nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
18
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Reporting to the Chief of Police, the purpose of this position is to plan, organize, and implement the Rocky Mount Department's public information activities to provide the public and media with timely and accurate information in matters of public interest and to provide a positive organizational image. This position is highly visible and requires extensive public contact.
DEFINITION: This position is responsible for providing the public and media with timely and accurate information in matters of public interest and to provide a positive organizational image.
REPORTS TO: The Chief of Police assigns work in terms of very general instructions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Responds to written and telephone inquiries regarding Police Department activities.
- Conducts research and writes press releases, bulletins, and various periodic and special purpose reports and arranges for distribution in a timely manner.
- Verifies accuracy and thoroughness of information.
- Coordinates the release of official statements and information on behalf of the Police Department.
- Speaks in public and in front of television cameras.
- Represents the department in various dealings with the public or other agencies; speaks to various groups to provide information.
- Drives a vehicle and responds to crime scenes and other police-related events at varying hours of the day and under varying weather conditions to meet and speak with officers and media personnel.
- Takes pictures using a digital camera, assists with set-up of meeting spaces, operates a projector and computer.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field; and
- Three to five years of experience in public relations, journalism, or closely related field.
- Valid driver’s license
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
- Employees must have a working knowledge of principles, techniques, and objectives of public information.
- Employees must have a working knowledge of laws pertaining to the release of criminal justice information.
- Ability to produce written documents in English with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
- Ability to interact professionally and cooperatively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, officials, members of the media and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to individuals and/or groups.
- Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
- Ability to research, collect, organize, and analyze data, and to prepare clear, concise reports.
- Skill in operating assigned office equipment, including computer equipment and various software packages.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Chief of Police assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include City of Rocky Mount policy and Rocky Mount Police Department policy. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related PIO duties. The fluid nature of police operations and community/media interactions contribute to the complexity of the position.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to perform public relations matters for the Department and provide timely and accurate information on incidents that the Department was involved in. This may include but not limited to operating cameras, microphones, audio and video editing software along with other miscellaneous electronics needed to produce a product.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with other City staff, vendors, members of the general public, business owners, members of the media and representatives of other law enforcement agencies.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical work will primarily be the use of a computer with some light lifting, bending, kneeling, and standing as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors on occasion. The employee is subject to responding to various locations throughout the City, and at varying times, on a situational basis.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.
Agency
City of Rocky Mount
Address
331 S. Franklin Street
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27802
Phone
(252) 972-1186
Website
http://www.rockymountnc.gov
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Reporting to the Chief of Police, the purpose of this position is to plan, organize, and implement the Rocky Mount Department's public information activities to provide the public and media with timely and accurate information in matters of public interest and to provide a positive organizational image. This position is highly visible and requires extensive public contact.
DEFINITION: This position is responsible for providing the public and media with timely and accurate information in matters of public interest and to provide a positive organizational image.
REPORTS TO: The Chief of Police assigns work in terms of very general instructions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Responds to written and telephone inquiries regarding Police Department activities.
- Conducts research and writes press releases, bulletins, and various periodic and special purpose reports and arranges for distribution in a timely manner.
- Verifies accuracy and thoroughness of information.
- Coordinates the release of official statements and information on behalf of the Police Department.
- Speaks in public and in front of television cameras.
- Represents the department in various dealings with the public or other agencies; speaks to various groups to provide information.
- Drives a vehicle and responds to crime scenes and other police-related events at varying hours of the day and under varying weather conditions to meet and speak with officers and media personnel.
- Takes pictures using a digital camera, assists with set-up of meeting spaces, operates a projector and computer.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field; and
- Three to five years of experience in public relations, journalism, or closely related field.
- Valid driver’s license
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
- Employees must have a working knowledge of principles, techniques, and objectives of public information.
- Employees must have a working knowledge of laws pertaining to the release of criminal justice information.
- Ability to produce written documents in English with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
- Ability to interact professionally and cooperatively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, officials, members of the media and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to individuals and/or groups.
- Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
- Ability to research, collect, organize, and analyze data, and to prepare clear, concise reports.
- Skill in operating assigned office equipment, including computer equipment and various software packages.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Chief of Police assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include City of Rocky Mount policy and Rocky Mount Police Department policy. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related PIO duties. The fluid nature of police operations and community/media interactions contribute to the complexity of the position.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to perform public relations matters for the Department and provide timely and accurate information on incidents that the Department was involved in. This may include but not limited to operating cameras, microphones, audio and video editing software along with other miscellaneous electronics needed to produce a product.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with other City staff, vendors, members of the general public, business owners, members of the media and representatives of other law enforcement agencies.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical work will primarily be the use of a computer with some light lifting, bending, kneeling, and standing as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors on occasion. The employee is subject to responding to various locations throughout the City, and at varying times, on a situational basis.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.
Full time jobs are provided Benefits.
Agency
City of Rocky Mount
Address
331 S. Franklin Street
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27802
Phone
(252) 972-1186
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