Position Description
Job Duties:
The City of Virginia Beach Police Department provides a safe community for our residents by delivering quality police services and enforcing laws with equity and impartiality.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Plan, direct and supervise the development and execution of integrated communications (marketing and/or public relations) efforts across all channels in support of key Police Department events, programs, issues and services.
- Provide direct support and coach personnel in interacting and responding to the media, develop communication strategies, respond to emergencies and manage issues.
- Develop pre-emptive crisis planning templates and lead all crisis communications. Drive comprehensive content development including informational campaigns on department issues and initiatives, press releases or similar communications.
- Manage media relations and develops contacts with media members and community leaders.
- Define, write and edit timely, relevant and effective communication to an array of stakeholders and use a variety of channels including, but not limited to: web copy, newsletter and magazine articles, speeches, news releases, official positions, message points, video scripts and correspondence.
- Create and manage the department’s editorial, social media and events calendars.
- Advise Chief on matters related to communications and public relations.
- Supervise and oversee the work of assigned staff.
- Oversee administration of all social media accounts.
- Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.
Disqualifiers:
The following is a listing of "disqualifiers" or concerns that could result in you not being selected for employment. Please give consideration to these factors before applying. This is not an exhaustive listing.
Criminal History: Conviction of any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude (crimes contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals). Conviction of any Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor, excluding traffic violations which are discussed separately, or the Virginia State Law equivalent within the last 5 years.
Traffic Violations: Any conviction of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, refusal to take blood or breath test, eluding police, racing, or leaving the scene of an accident within the last 5 years.
Drugs: Any involvement in the sale of illegal drugs as an adult. Any illegal use or possession of any illegal drug, including but not limited to heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens, or any derivative thereof (except marijuana) within the last five years. Illegal possession of anabolic steroids within the last 36 months.
Working Conditions:
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Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: Requires a Bachelors degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Public Administration, or related field and seven (7) years of experience in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; or any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience and training equivalent to eleven (11) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities in fields utilizing the knowledge, skills and abilities associated with this position. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. Alpha I Status: Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the Citys operational status.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: Resume
Preferences:
Master’s degree in marketing, public relations or a related field; 12 years of progressive experience in government or corporate communications; experience providing leadership oversight to a team responsible for branding, promotion, social media engagement, and media relations. Accreditation in Public Relations (APR, CMP, SCMP)
Special Instructions:
Recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed weekly, and interviews will occur on an on-going basis. Once a selection has been made, this requisition will be closed.
Successful completion of a police background investigation.
CJIS/VCIN/NCIC certification is required, in addition to the successful completion of a background check, candidates must have U.S. citizenship or be a lawful resident of the United States and eligible for naturalization.
If selected to interview, Candidates will have to conduct a practical exercise during the interview/selection process.
All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather,
- Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.