Public Information Officer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Writes, edits and prepares news releases for distribution; • Corresponds daily with the print and electronic media, as well as involvement in community-oriented Agency projects; • Develops working rapport with electronic and print news media; • Assists with special projects, events, and crime prevention presentations involving Agency members and the community; • Uses and/or distributes information throughout social media to communicate information regarding Agency programs and services, including emergency and non-emergency information; • Assists in preparation of public service announcements, speeches, and program proposals, including public engagements and radio announcements; • Coordinates speaking engagements with business and/or community groups; • Assists with public information requests from the media; • May participate in Agency recruitment and community relations activities, occasionally involves out-of-county travel; • Attends various community meetings; • May assist and coordinate with Neighborhood Watch Groups; • Creates custom power point presentations; • Performs all other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma recognized by the State of Florida AND EITHER: • Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or a closely-related field; OR • Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or a closely-related field AND four (4) years of experience in Marketing or Public Relations; OR • Eight (8) years' experience in Marketing or Public Relations; AND • Must have a valid State of Florida Drivers' License.

SPECIAL SELECTION CRITERIA: • Must have professional experience with social media platforms and tools; • Must be proficient with online marketing tools such as hootsuite, Canva, Mail Chimp, etc. as well as the operation of Digital Audio, Digital Camera and Video equipment; • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; • Must have the ability to be on-call and to respond to rapidly developing event(s) including holiday(s), night(s) and weekends; • Must be able to pass a background check; • Must be able to pass a drug screen; • Must not have disciplinary actions and/or pending investigations within the past twelve (12) months;

The Flagler County Sheriffs Office is committed to providing its citizens with a diverse, competent, trained, and professional workforce by hiring highly qualified candidates. The FCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diversity found in the community we serve.