Public Information Specialist - Tucson Arizona

Posting Close Date

Applicants must submit their completed application by 02-23-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Public Information Specialist position at the City of Tucson’s Police Department creates and distributes multimedia content to provide information to the public.

Work is performed under the supervision of a Police Sergeant. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs administrative duties including answering telephone and email messages, requesting information, and completing reports. Runs errands, photographs events, collaborates with City personnel, develops schedules, and writes and coordinates newsletters and calendars of events.

• Builds and executes a social media strategy through audience research.

• Creates and distributes social media content, marketing packages and communications materials.

• Sets up and optimizes department pages within each social media platform.

•  Coordinates media events, writes and disseminates press releases and story ideas, and develops and maintains relationships with editors and reporters. Maintains and updates website, creates and develops advertisements, and tracks media coverage.

•  Coordinates programs, presentations, and special events by scheduling, conducting research, and preparing materials and presentations. Communicates and establishes relationships with stakeholders, and reports results.

• Participates in commissions and committees as requested, proofreads and edits written material, and maintains the media database.

• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

Majority of work completed in office. Occasional evening or weekend event attendance.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

Three (3) years of directly related experience

Equivalency

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

License/Certifications

A valid and unrestricted driver’s license with two (2) years of licensed driving is required - Various

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of professional experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.)

Two (2) years of experience in Marketing, Communications, or Public Information

Application and Special Instructions

All applicants MUST upload a resume to be considered for this position. It is also recommended to upload a cover letter to further highlight your experience in the required and preferred qualification areas.

The recruitment process will include an application/resume review, a written/practical assessment and a screening panel interview (tentatively scheduled for the week of March 17, 2025). A hiring interview may be conducted in late March or early April, 2025. You will be advised via email of your status in the process after each stage.

The candidates selected for hire must successfully pass the following:
* An extensive background investigation, including local, state, and national criminal fingerprint checks.
* Motor Vehicle History review.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J0220 - Public Information Specialist

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Compensation Grade

G107

Hourly Range

$26.57 - 45.84 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Police Department

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Police

Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. 

ABOUT US

Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

Geoff Partridge

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