Civilian Public Information Officer

City of Chandler•Chandler, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chandler Police Department, Media Relations Unit, is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Civilian Public Information Officer. This is a full-time, exempt position with full benefits. The anticipated work schedule is Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with after hours on-call duties assigned on a rotational basis.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Mass Communications, Digital Media or a related field; and/or at least 3-years of experience in marketing or communications with an emphasis on social media; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Possess or obtain a valid Arizona driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration.
Creative and self-driven individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Accurately disseminate information to the public in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with important stakeholders across the Police Department and City of Chandler.
Create engaging social media content to include photos, videos and graphics, and other materials.
Serve as a proficient storyteller who can deliver complex information to internal and external audiences.
Monitor requests from the media and respond in a timely manner to calls regarding critical incidents while assigned to an on-call rotation.
Operate mirrorless camera systems, stabilizers, microphones, lighting kits and other production equipment.
Organize opportunities for media to cover aspects of the Department’s Operations.
Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Attend department events to capture digital media posts on the department’s social media platforms.
Assist in managing the department’s digital content calendar and contribute to overall content strategy.
Participate in a broad range of event production, staging and technical support services.
Work nights and weekends on occasion.
Ensure visual content aligns with department brand, tone and messaging goals.
Collaborate with police and city leadership to plan and execute projects.

Benefits

Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
Professional development opportunities
Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually
Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership