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City of Vacaville · 10 hours ago

Police Department Public Information Officer

The City of Vacaville is recruiting for a Police Department Public Information Officer. This role manages and coordinates all public and media communications on behalf of the Police Department, ensuring police messaging is accurate and timely, especially during critical incidents and emergencies.

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Hiring Manager
Alex Monje-Petty, PSHRA-CP
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Responsibilities

Leading the development and execution of police department communication strategies that support departmental priorities and executive leadership goals
Serving as a strategic communications advisor to police leadership during day-to-day operations and critical incidents
Providing communications support during emergencies and critical incidents, including participation in Emergency Operations Center activations and coordination with the City’s Public Relations Manager
Ensuring police communications across media, digital platforms, and public advisories are clear, credible, and trusted
Monitoring public response and community engagement to assess the effectiveness of outreach efforts and inform future communication approaches

Qualification

Public communicationsCrisis communicationMedia relationsDigital communication toolsCommunity relationsStrategic communicatorTechData comfortableTeam playerCalm under pressure

Required

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, public relations, journalism, communications, or a related field
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public communications or public relations in a public or private sector organization is required
Requires the possession of a valid Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment

Preferred

Experience with public safety communications, law enforcement environment or community relations is highly desirable

Benefits

Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium, other plans are also available
Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums covered 100% by the City
Healthcare double coverage opt-out incentive of $3,000 per year for eligible employees
Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays, and two floating holidays a year
Up to 97.5 hours per year of Administrative Leave
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment up to $2,200 per fiscal year
Deferred compensation plan with up to 6% City contribution available
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account

Company

City of Vacaville

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