Public Information Officer-Casper Police Department

Are you passionate about communications and public relations? The City of Casper is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual to serve as a Public Information Officer for the Police Department. In this essential role, you will be the key liaison between the department, the public, and the media, helping to ensure clear, transparent, and effective communication. You will manage media relations, oversee public information campaigns, coordinate press conferences, and create compelling content for social media and the department’s website.

If you have a background in public relations, journalism, or communications, with a strong ability to work independently and handle crisis situations, we want you on our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to your community while working in a fast-paced, impactful environment. Join us and make a difference at the Casper Police Department and in the City of Casper!

Incumbent is responsible for acting as a liaison between the Police Department, the public, and the news media.

Receives general supervision from a Police Captain or the Police Chief.

• 1. Functions as an individual contributor with respect to police public information programs; must apply a significant degree of initiative and independent judgement.
• 2. Oversees media training of key department spokespersons.
• 3. Coordinates media efforts, press conferences (as needed), and public communications during police emergency response events; collaborates with the City’s Public Engagement team (as needed).
• 4. Establishes, develops, and maintains contact with authorized local, national, and international media, professional and civic organizations, and other special interest groups to promote agency programs.
• 5. Supports the Chief of Police and Command Staff with prewritten statements and messages for media interviews and appearances.
• 6. Maintains the Police Department’s website and other social media outlets including developing clear, creative, and compelling content, such as public service announcements.
• 7. Develops and implements strategic communication plans for community outreach needs in conjunction with the City’s Community Engagement Team.
• 8. Prepares comprehensive reports and presentations about the Police Department for, the public, community groups, and City Council, at the direction of the Chief of Police.
• 9. Responds to media inquiries relating to the Police Department and coordinates interviews and timely information response.
• 10. Participates in the coordination and administration of city communication teams or programs as assigned by the Chief of Police.
• 11. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
• 12. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Social media, print, electronic, radio/television, and other media used to distribute public information.
• AP Writing Style.
• Public and community relations.
• Confidentiality and pertinent privacy laws.
• Customer service principles.
• Public Information Act, its application and compliance requirements.
• Leadership principles.
• Basic math.
• Record keeping and file management principles.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes.
• Social media platforms and management of those systems.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and use of technological equipment including database management.

• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately respond…