Public Information Officer

Boca Raton, Florida

The City of Boca Raton, Police Services Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Public Information Officer. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for assisting with the organization, development, and dissemination of public information via digital and print platforms.

The public information officer works under general supervision in the Police Department, performing difficult professional and administrative work planning, organizing, developing and implementing communication actions, activities and messaging though social media, website content, and other digital and traditional marketing, advertising and public relations platforms.

Typical functions:

•  Assists in the planning, development, implementation, and administration of the Department’s communication plan and strategies.
• Creates, plans, implements, and monitors social media campaigns.
• Creates and develops content for social media platforms and electronic distribution.
• Creates and manages content on the Department’s website.
• Writes, edits, and distributes press releases and media advisories.
• Creates and designs flyers, pamphlets and other print media.
• Develops electronic and print media advertisements.
• Assists in public relation actions and activities.
• Assists with implementing the Department’s public information programs.
• Enhances media relations.
• Assists in the preparation and dissemination of emergency information and communications.
• Monitors the Department’s social media performance.
• Monitors social media groups, trends, tools and applications and recommends actions.
• Conducts statistical analysis.

Job Description Posting Site: Government Jobs
Government Agency Website: www.myboca.us/