Public Information Officer - Sheriff

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Sheriff
- Support Full Time Employee Gainesville, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $28.97 To $36.52 Hourly

Responsible for the development and communication of a variety of public information and media relations programs, services and activities designed to keep the public informed of the Sheriff’s Office programs and accomplishments on current issues. This position is responsible for developing transparency within the community in regards to sheriff’s office operations, investigations, services and incidents of public interest.

• Supervise and coordinate a variety of activities, programs, and special projects within the government to promote employee and community relations.
• Respond to crime scenes, disaster scenes and other critical law enforcement operational scenes to assist with the dissemination of information to the media.
• Conduct on-camera interviews and respond to specific questions from the media during press releases and critical events.
• Publicize, promote, and market the varied programs, events, and incidents of the Hall County Sheriff’s Office using a variety of outlets such as news releases, newsletters, social media, departmental website, brochures, speeches, consumer publications, radio and television appearances, in-house videos, news conferences, community presentations, and slide shows.
• Interact with professional and technical staff, community groups, other government agencies, businesses, and other sources to keep the public informed of pertinent incidents, situations or events; prepares and distributes statements; conducts in-person television, radio, or newspaper interviews as requested; provides media coaching to staff as needed.
• Coordinate with the Sheriff, Command Staff, and other appropriate agency personnel to develop news releases related to events of public interest.
• Organize public appearances for the Sheriff and other command level officers; coordinates all pre-appearance preparations to include public announcements through the media.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Hall County officials, representatives of various media, employees and the public.
• Coordinate the development of comprehensive strategies and approaches for marketing the Hall County Sheriff’s Office locally, regionally and nationally.
• Assesses marketing needs and conceptualizes, develops, implements and manages strategic communications campaigns and projects that reach, inform and involve residents and/or targeted audiences.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Performs other relevant work as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations or related field with two years of public relations or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • None.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of public relations principles, practices and techniques.
  • Knowledge of journalism theories, principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of grammar usage and the English language.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, other employees, media and the general public.
  • Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, as well as federal and state laws and local codes, as they…