Police Information Specialist

Recruitment #22-3238-001

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Responsibilities

Support and promote the Dayton Police Department to the public and media through press conferences, internal and external websites, and various social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. Develop and organize special programs in cooperation with the news media to facilitate the accurate flow of information to the general public, inform the community of police activities, and improve community awareness of crime prevention. Work with media reporters and police personnel; write news releases for all media and departmental staff as important and routine events occur within the DPD. Write informational and promotional material about DPD; prepare responses for other law enforcement or social service agency requesting information about DPD or crime statistics. Research, develop, and work in conjunction with DPD programs including crime prevention, public safety, and Neighborhood Assistance Officers. Attend and participate in conferences and make speeches to community groups and schools.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree with major coursework in Advertising, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, Public Administration, or closely related field AND 2 years of experience in planning, development, analysis, implementation, and/or administration of programs/projects, or public relations preferably in a municipal setting;

OR 

Bachelor's degree with major coursework in Advertising, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, Public Administration, or closely related field AND 4 years of experience in planning, development, analysis, implementation, and/or administration of programs/projects, or public relations preferably in a municipal setting.

Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region. 


License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Notes

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.

Background Check
A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position. 

Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees. 


An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 
M/F/H

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