Position Details
Chicago Police Department
Office of Community Policing
Number of Positions: 6
Under direction, develops and implements communication and public information programs, or outreach initiatives for the Chicago Police Department, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Develops, coordinates, and evaluates communication and public information campaigns to market department programs, events and services, or outreach initiatives
- Drafts and edits informational materials (e.g., press releases, public service announcements, brochures) for the general public, media or specialized groups
- Develops and reviews department web-based communication materials for online display
- Works closely with media outlets to coordinate and promote departmental initiatives
- Monitors the design and production of graphic arts displays, DVDs/videos and presentations
- Schedules interviews, news conferences and radio and television appearances for department management
- Maintains communication and advertising budgets
- Responds to freedom of information requests and inquiries from the public and media regarding department programs and services
- Utilizes blogs and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to communicate department programs, events and services, or outreach initiatives
- Plans and directs special events (e.g., award presentations and dedication ceremonies)
- Works closely with the Mayor's Press Secretary Office to draft departmental correspondence and to coordinate and promote programs and initiatives
- Prepares narrative and activity reports of communication and public information activities
- Represents the department at community meetings and events, as required
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location:
Chicago Police Department
3510 S. Michigan Avenue
Days:
Monday - Friday
Hours:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have at least eight (8) years of work experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs OR
- Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities or a directly related field plus at least six (6) years of work experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs OR
- Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities, or a directly related field plus at least four (4) years of work experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs OR
- Graduation from an accredited college with a Master's degree or Doctorate in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities, or a directly related field plus at least three (3) years of work experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires applicants to complete an interview, which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview.
The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
Selected Bidders will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.
NOTE: Applicants will be required to provide a portfolio with at least 3 examples of previously produced work before they come in for an interview. Previously produced work including, but not limited to, a writing sample, digital media presentation, press release, or public relations publication. Word product submission information will be provided at the time of interview scheduling.
