Community Engagement Coordinator​/PIO

Salary : $97,469.27 - $ Annually
Location : Police Department: st Ave. NE, Bothell, WA
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 25-00207
Department: Police
Opening Date: 12/16/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Description
Job posting edited as of February 19, 2026 - Salary information: 2026 salary information has been updated.
Job posting edited as of January 1st, 2026 - Salary information:
The AFSCME Union contract is currently under negotiations and therefore the COLA for 2026 is not currently reflected in this job posting. We anticipate to have that released soon.

Please note:

Application may not be accepted if it is incomplete. Adding your resume and/or cover letter in lieu of the application may not be accepted as well.

Bothell's Police Department is hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator / Public Information Officer to lead the creation and delivery of public communications, including news releases, social media, videos, PSAs, and campaigns. This role manages the department's online presence, supports the City's Communications Team, and builds media relationships.

Schedule: Option to be on a 5/8 or 4/10 schedule; on-call required.

Working Conditions: This position will work in office with intermittent ability to work remotely as needed.
Background check: To ensure the Community Engagement Coordinator / Police Public Information Officer reflects the Bothell Police Department's core values and maintains the highest level of public trust, job offers for this position are extended contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive law enforcement background investigation.
This investigation includes completing a Personal History Statement (PHS) and a polygraph examination. It may involve interviews with personal and professional references, a review of the applicant's online and social media presence, and verification of employment, education, and character.

Background checks also include:

• WACIC/NCIC/III criminal history checks
• Fingerprinting
• Driving record and Department of Licensing checks
• Military records (if applicable)
• Financial history
• Verification of education and prior employment

Due to the public-facing and media-sensitive nature of this position, and its frequent access to internal police operations, the background process mirrors that of other law enforcement support roles such as Police Support Officer.
Recruitment information:The first round of application will be reviewed on Monday, January 5th.
What will you do in this position?

• Provide crisis communication support as needed: This position requires being on-call outside of normal work hours and may involve extended shifts, weekends, and holidays during emergencies or critical incidents.
• Develop and manage public communications: Plan, design, and implement communications and public information programs, including news releases, social media messaging, videos, PSAs, and outreach campaigns.
• Create multimedia and marketing content: Produce content for various platforms (internet, TV, radio) to support crime prevention, public safety, and community engagement initiatives.
• Lead social media strategy: Recommend and manage the Police Department's ongoing social media approach to ensure timely, accurate, and engaging public messaging.
• Maintain Police Department website content: Serve as the primary content manager for the Police Department's webpages; ensure content remains current and informative.
• Collaborate with the City Communications Team: Coordinate closely with the City's Communications Team to align messaging and maintain consistent public information across departments.
• Build relationships with media outlets: Establish and maintain professional connections with local traditional and non-traditional media to enhance public outreach and media coverage.

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Learn and adapt to new tools and systems with ease to support work efficiency.
• Consistently deliver accurate, high-quality work with attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally across a variety of settings.
• Respect and value different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships across departments and disciplines.
• Demonstrate honesty and transparency in all actions and communications.
• Uphold high standards of service in support of organizational and community goals.

About City of Bothell:

• The City is comprised of 13.6 square miles within both King and Snohomish Counties and is home to 51,760 people (2025). This figure is projected to grow to nearly 75,000 over the next 20 years in tandem with Bothell's increasingly vibrant downtown and life sciences employment cluster near the I-405 corridor.
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