PD Community Engagement Manager
About The Position
Do you have experience in communications, public, or media relations and want a role that truly impacts community trust and public safety? Look no further! The City of Pueblo is seeking qualified candidates to become our next Community Engagement Manager for the Pueblo Police Department. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee the flow of information between the department, the City, and the community. As the Community Engagement Manager, you’ll lead a team to drive engagement, promote transparency, and support the Chief’s vision across the entire department. You’ll develop communication strategies, guide media relations, manage public affairs efforts, and handle high-profile or sensitive issues with professionalism and confidence. You’ll also create high-quality content, coordinate media interviews, identify story opportunities, build relationships with reporters and digital media outlets, and prepare briefings, presentations, and reports for leadership. If you're passionate about community engagement and supporting public safety initiatives, this is the opportunity for you! This full-time position offers you a variety of benefits, a fast-paced work environment, and an annual salary range of $74,977.44 - $91,044.48. Apply now through February 10th, 2026. Click on PD Community Engagement Manager for access to the complete job description and to apply today! Visit www.pueblo.us/jobs to see all City of Pueblo open positions. This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field
- At least 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, public or media relations fields
- 1 year of supervisory experience
- A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
- License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification
- During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish for both oral and written communication
- At least 1 year of experience in crisis communications, emergency management, or in a political environment
Responsibilities
- Oversee the flow of information between the department, the City, and the community.
- Lead a team to drive engagement, promote transparency, and support the Chief’s vision across the entire department.
- Develop communication strategies, guide media relations, manage public affairs efforts, and handle high-profile or sensitive issues with professionalism and confidence.
- Create high-quality content, coordinate media interviews, identify story opportunities, build relationships with reporters and digital media outlets, and prepare briefings, presentations, and reports for leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
