Public Information Officer - Phoenix Police Department

Public Information Officer - Phoenix Police Department Job ID59655 Location Professional & Supervisory Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular ABOUT THIS POSITION Are you ready to make a difference in your community and Rise to Serve? Join us in making a positive impact to ensure safety, uphold justice, and become a proud member of the Phoenix Police Department family! We're seeking dedicated individuals to join our elite Police department, where excellence, integrity, and community engagement are at the forefront of our mission. We are actively seeking community-focused individuals to partner with us and apply and become a Public Information Officer for Phoenix, Arizona, the 5th largest city in the United States. The Phoenix Police Department is looking for a Public Information Officer / Marketing Specialist to assist with recruitment, social media, and advertising efforts. This position will be part of the Employment Services Unit and will work closely with the City of Phoenix Communications Office. As the Public Information Officer, you will plan, create, and manage content for all social media channels, focusing on increasing applicant interest and engagement. You will also oversee photo and video production for recruitment initiatives, collaborating with external agencies and in-house teams from talent sourcing to execution. This role may involve appearing on camera for Instagram Live, recorded videos, and media outlets as a representative of the Marketing and Recruiting Unit when required. You will work with a team of other individuals responsible for planning, preparing, and implementing a wide variety of recruitment and advertising campaigns. IDEAL CANDIDATE Possess a creative eye for design and the ability to market the Phoenix Police Department to attract potential applicants effectively. Strong technical skills in creating and executing multi-platform social media campaigns, including the ability to develop various assets for different platforms, create videos, and utilize graphic design software. Ability to work independently, efficiently, effectively, and responsively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to develop and maintain the recruiting brand identity across digital platforms, ensuring consistency in tone, style, and messaging. Ability to monitor, analyze, and report performance metrics for content; adjust strategies for maximum impact. Strong organizational and project management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build strong relationships and work collaboratively across the organization. Strong understanding of law enforcement culture, operations, or recruiting. SALARY Pay Range: $74,796.80 to $110,510.40 annually. Hiring Range: $74,796.80 to $100,235.20 annually. Pay Range Explanation: Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 060. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance. Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase. Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease. Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade. When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit. Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page. The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page. BENEFITS A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes: Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually Dental, vision, and life insurance options Employer paid long-term disability Free Bus/light rail pass Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Four years of responsible experience in journalism, mass media communications, or public relations. Bachelor's degree in journalism, mass media communications, public relations, advertising, marketing or a related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. Positions in the Police Department must meet the background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions. The general factors for disqualification are listed here. Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here. The City job description can be found here. May be required to work outside of normal business hours for recruitment/hiring events. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: Experience: With Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other publishing tools to create flyers, social media graphics, and other visual communication assets. In using web design software such as Adobe Experience Manager or WordPress. Expertise in video production, including the ability to shoot and edit with various equipment and software, interview subjects on a wide variety of topics, and strong storytelling skills in both written and verbal scripting. Bilingual candidates with fluency in either written and/or conversational Spanish are encouraged to apply. Experience in a related field such as public safety or military service. RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes October 24, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future. HOW TO APPLY Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address. WE ARE HERE TO HELP Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference. If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options. Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information. Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix. Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939. You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. REFERENCE Public Information Officer, JC:06370, ID# 59655, 10/15/2024, USM, MMN, Benefits:007 Building the Phoenix of tomorrow. #DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $74,796 - $110,510