Director of Government Communications, Operations Officer V; NCS - Baltimore Police Department

Position: Director of Government Communications, Operations Officer V (NCS) - Baltimore Police Department
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end date: may 26, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
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** this is a non-civil service position  
* salary range:******$95,494.00 - $ annually    hiring salary range:******$95,494.00 - $ annually
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** job summary
** the director of government communications is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing the baltimore police department’s communications strategy related to legislative, governmental, and public policy matters. This position manages high-level written and verbal communications associated with city, state, and federal legislation impacting department operations, policy, funding, and compliance. The work of this class involves serving as the department’s primary communications liaison to elected officials and governmental entities, translating complex legislative and regulatory actions into clear internal and external messaging, and supporting intergovernmental and lobbying efforts through strategic communications.

Work is performed under general supervision of the chief of communications and the chief of staff, with considerable independent judgment and discretion.
** essential functions
*** essential functions are performed with considerable independence and include, but are not limited to, the following:
* plans, develops, and implements communications strategies related to legislative activity, government oversight, and public policy matters affecting the baltimore police department.
* serves as the principal communications liaison between bpd and city, state, and federal legislative bodies.
* monitors, analyzes, and interprets proposed and enacted legislation; prepares summaries, impact statements, and communications materials for executive leadership.
* drafts, edits, and disseminates internal and external communications including legislative updates, policy advisories, briefing memoranda, talking points, fact sheets, and executive correspondence.
* supports the chief of government affairs by developing messaging, narratives, and communications materials in support of lobbying and intergovernmental initiatives.
* coordinates with the mayor’s office, city council, state agencies, and legislative staff to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment of messaging.
* prepares department leadership for legislative hearings, briefings, public meetings, and oversight proceedings.
* responds to inquiries from elected officials, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and internal stakeholders regarding legislative and policy matters.
* ensures legislative communications align with department priorities, city policy, and established communications standards.
* assists in issues management and crisis communications related to legislative action, government investigations, or policy-driven events.
* maintains awareness of public safety legislation, government communications best practices, and emerging policy trends.
* supports the chief of communications on…