Pol Media Relations Coord

DEPARTMENT
Police
SALARY
$70,993.50 - $88,741.88
JOB SUMMARY
Under general direction, responds and/or coordinates responses to all media requests and related inquiries; performs liaison functions between the department and media representatives.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Ability to perform liaison functions with all members of the media, preparing news releases and conducting interviews with print and broadcast media.
Ability to respond to routine media requests for information and coordinate media activities with other units within the department.
Ability to respond to major events and emergency situations.
Ability to facilitate training sessions related to department media relations, speak at public engagements and attend public relations activities.
Ability to prepare written correspondence and disseminate information.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Ability to plan, direct, monitor and provide management oversight for Water Treatment, Laboratory Services, and Water Resource Services activities.
Provides management of personnel including hiring, performance evaluations, discipline, rulemaking, safety assurance, and other duties supporting a team environment.
Ability to plan, direct and monitor preparation and implementation of annual operating budget and capital improvement projects for Water Treatment, Laboratory Services, and Water Resource Services
Ability to plan and implement actions that ensure meeting all regulatory requirements for water treatment, production, pretreatment, watershed management, and laboratory services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of investigation practices and methods.
Knowledge of laws relating to search and seizure, arrest, and the rules of evidence. Knowledge of the Open Records Act concerning the release of information
Knowledge of court decisions concerning admissibility of testimony and confessions. Knowledge of interrogation and interview techniques and methods.
Knowledge of the principles of crime prevention.
Knowledge of the proper procedures for the identification and preservation of evidence. Skill in recording and organizing data.
Skill in identifying and using potential sources of data.
Skill in interpreting and understanding Criminal and Traffic Laws, Code of Criminal Procedure, City ordinances, City policies and procedures and police department policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with other agencies. Media representatives and the public.
Ability to exercise sound judgement and make independent decisions.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including PC and relevant software applications.
Ability to perform a variety of physical activities including, but not limited to walking, standing, kneeling, seeing, writing and driving.
Qualifying Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, public administration, criminal justice, mass communications, or a related field plus two years' experience in media/public relations, journalism, or a law enforcement-related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.