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The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) is a Florida-based, nonprofit corporation specializing in criminal justice (law enforcement focus) and homeland security issues. In addition to several other national justice programs and projects, IIR's Center for Law Enforcement Safety and Wellness manages national-level officer safety and wellness programs that support state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement, their agencies, and families in their efforts to strengthen their strategies, techniques, and behaviors to ensure that officers and agencies are healthy and able to answer the public safety needs in their communities. Current programs include the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Training and Technical Assistance Program, the National Suicide Awareness for Law Enforcement Officers Program, CorWellness: A National Corrections Safety and Wellness Initiative, the forthcoming National Prison Partnership website, and as a partner with the National Policing Institute on the National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program. For more information, visit the available program websites at www.valorforblue.org, www.safleo.org, and www.leoroadwaysafety.org.
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Position Description
The senior communications specialist within the Center for Law Enforcement Safety and Wellness (LESW) will be responsible for producing high-quality, accurate, and insightful written reports/assessments and creating engaging content across various media to ensure that programmatic deliverables align with the programs' missions and exceed client expectations. This position must possess strong writing skills, competence in synthesizing research, and the capacity to convey complex information in a clear and compelling manner. In addition, this position should have a keen knowledge and awareness of current communication strategies and trends and the needs and perspectives of key stakeholders, including the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the law enforcement field.
Responsibilities
Knowledge and Skills
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Most work is performed in a highly productive and fast-paced virtual office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Employees must be able to maintain a quiet, noise-free remote office space that is free of distractions. Some assignments may require travel.
Candidates who have accepted an offer will be required to submit to a background investigation, including criminal history, employment history, educational history, and personal and professional references.
Full Time
Business Services
$42k-57k (estimate)
04/14/2024
05/12/2024
iir.com
TALLAHASSEE, FL
100 - 200
1978
D DOUGLAS BODRERO
$10M - $50M
Business Services
The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) is a Florida-based nonprofit corporation specializing in criminal justice (law enforcement focus) and homeland security issues. IIR has a proven history of promoting greater efficiency and effectiveness among local, state, tribal, and federal criminal justice agencies through customized services. IIR is a highly experienced team of professionals equipped with the knowledge and ability to respond to the needs of justice agencies.