Public Safety Communications & Outreach Specialist University Assistant

Western Connecticut State University • Danbury, CT

1d • $22 - $22

About The Position

Western Connecticut State University is accepting applications for a part-time Public Safety Communications & Outreach Specialist in its University Police & Public Safety department. The position is limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week and reports to the Director of Public Safety. The schedule is flexible, but the role requires occasional availability after standard business hours to photograph or film campus events and to publish or monitor urgent and emergency messages. The position operates with minimal supervision and independently manages digital platforms while collaborating with public safety staff to build positive community relations and increase public safety awareness.

The department oversees University Police, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Emergency Management. The role maintains web pages for those units; plans, creates, schedules, and publishes social media content; creates public safety and outreach materials; represents the department at campus and community events; and supports staff with special communications initiatives and safety campaigns. The position pays $22.00 per hour. There are no paid benefits. Employment is contingent on proof of citizenship or employability under IRCA and successful completion of a background investigation, including reference checks, employment verifications, and a criminal history record check. A law enforcement background investigation and non-disclosure agreement are also required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven success managing professional or organizational social media accounts and growing engagement.
• High proficiency with computers, web content editors, photo/video equipment, and graphic design or multimedia tools.
• Excellent written and verbal grammar and the ability to write clear, concise, and professional public safety messaging.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate with police officers, emergency staff, and university students.
• Successful completion of a law enforcement background investigation and signing of a non-disclosure agreement.
• Successful background check, including reference checks, employment verifications, and a criminal history record check; proof of citizenship or employability under IRCA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Public Safety or Law Enforcement.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Canva, or MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain University Police, Environmental Health and Safety, and Emergency Management web pages using the university’s content management system.
• Plan, create, and schedule social media content; capture photo and video content at campus events; and monitor and publish emergency alerts after hours as needed.
• Design flyers, digital graphics, brochures, and outreach materials for public safety campaigns and safety awareness programs.
• Represent the department at campus tabling events, student orientations, and community engagement programs.
• Assist administrative and command staff with special communication initiatives, data gathering, and safety campaigns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time