What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Information Officer position at the Chickasaw Nation?
We are currently looking for a Full Time Public Safety Information Officer to join our Area of Media Relations team located at the Public Affairs office.
Summary:
Monitors activities of the Lighthorse Police and Chickasaw Nation courts, emergency management, emergency medical services and other programs, and distributing information as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
- Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
- Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
- Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
- Monitors Chickasaw Nation divisions and departments for new programs, services, events activities, awards, etc. for opportunities to distribute information to Chickasaw people and the public
- Works cooperatively with members of the media to share information relating to Chickasaw Nation programs, services, accomplishments or points of view
- Compiles information and make recommendations regarding the release of information
- Responds to requests from external media
- Complies and shares related photos, video, press release, fact sheet and fliers with external media
- Monitors media interviews with Chickasaw Nation employees
- Monitors media visits to Chickasaw Nation events and facilities
- Writes and prepares press releases, media advisories, articles, public service announcements to provide meaningful information about Chickasaw Nation programs, services, accomplishments or points of view to Chickasaw people and the public
- Generates ideas and prepares visual assets to support and promote social media campaigns
- Provides recommendations for updates, trends and enhancements for social media platforms
- Monitors assigned social media pages to keep leadership aware of emerging information
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Competencies:
Essential:
Essential:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (e.g. Tribal officials, employees, and the public)
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
- Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
- Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
- Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Knowledge of all pertinent federal, tribal and state laws, regulations and compliance requirements
- Develop and apply proficiency in computer systems and applications as required by role and responsibilities
- Knowledge of various tribal and public safety organization policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style writing
- Knowledge of practices and procedures of journalism and media relations work
- Ability to remain calm under stress
- Ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments
- Must work under hard deadlines
- Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
- Ability to write clearly, concisely, and accurately (e.g. Reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals demonstrating logic focus, critical thinking, and clarity with a diverse group of people, including employees, clients, general public, outside entities, administrative staff, and co-workers)
Skills:
Essential:
Essential:
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator. XD and Cloud
Experience:
Essential:
Essential:
- 5 years directly related experience
Education:
Essential:
Essential:
- High School, GED or Equivalent
- Bachelors Degree in directly related field
Credentials:
Essential:
Nonessential:
Essential:
- Pass general background check
- Standard Driver's License
Nonessential:
- Phase I
Working Conditions:
Essential:
Essential:
- Operate normal office equipment
- Standing up to 50% of shift
- Frequently lift and or carry up to 25 lbs
- Travels up to 50%
- Overnight Travel
- May be required to work after hours or on weekends as needed
- Pass pre-employment drug test
Training
- It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.
Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission:
Mission:
- To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.
- To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.
- The Chickasaw People
- Cultural Identity
- Servant Leadership
- Selflessness
- Can Do Attitude
- Perseverance
- Stewardship
- Trust and Respect
- Loyalty
- Honesty and Integrity
- Teamwork
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off