Civilian Communications Specialist

CIVILIAN COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST- PART TIME

Warren County Sheriff's Office is seeking highly motivated and skilled candidates to fill the Civilian Communications Specialist position. This position will build and manage a modern agency website, manage all official social media platforms, perform Public Information Officer (PIO) and support duties.

This position is responsible for developing, launching and maintaining the Sheriff's Office website, including layout, navigation, page content, and routine updates. Publish and maintain agency content such as press releases, public safety advisories, recruitment information, program pages, community events, and contact resources. Coordinate with vendors/IT/hosting providers as needed; maintain basic documentation and continuity procedures.

Other duties include developing and maintaining a content calendar that balances public safety messaging, community engagement, recruiting, and agency highlights. Respond directly to routine questions, comments, and direct messages in a professional manner. Identify misinformation, emerging concerns, or reputational risk and notify leadership promptly when escalation is appropriate, capture and edit basic photo/video content (as assigned) for public information and outreach.

Draft press releases, public advisories, traffic and weather-related notices, event announcements, and other official messaging for Sheriff review/approval. Support responses to media inquiries by gathering information, coordinating interviews as directed, and preparing talking points and background summaries for leadership. Maintain and update a library of templates, approved language, and frequently used content for quick, consistent release. Promote community programs and prevention campaigns;

coordinate with internal units to identify content opportunities. Track basic metrics (website traffic, engagement, reach) and provide brief monthly summaries with practical recommendations.

A successful candidate must have a high school diploma or GED. Two years of experience in communications, marketing, digital media, public relations, journalism, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates ability to perform the job. Must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed and must pass a background investigation consistent with Sheriff's Office employment standards.

This position is part time and the hourly rate is $25.32.

Warren County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

A pre-employment criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening is required. For any questions, please contact Warren County Human Resources, 220 N. Commerce Avenue, Suite 100, Front Royal, Virginia 22630, . HR