Community Outreach/Public Information Coordinator - Broken Arrow
Listing Title:
Community Outreach/Public Information Coordinator
Listing Description
Under general supervision performs specialized duties in support of the Public Relations Unit and the Administrative Division of the Police Department.
*This position performs duties deemed to be “safety sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies*
Essential Job Functions:
Supports the Public Relations Unit by performing clerical, technical and administrative duties; provides input to the department from outside sources/agencies.
Develops, recommends, and implements a variety of community outreach programs including, but not limited to, crime prevention, volunteer programs and safety promotion; may require after hours or attendance at weekend events.
Plans and coordinates activities and special events for citizens; assists in developing community activities
Communicates and coordinates with citizens and business owners, as directed; gives presentations
Develops and administers the annual community outreach program budgets
Communicates information to the news media concerning community outreach, as directed
Oversees special projects as assigned
Prepares and distributes news releases
Subject to call-outs as needed
Arrange and coordinates news briefings
Responds to news media inquiries
Coordinates media at incident scenes
Provides media information for current on-going investigations in coordination with CID
Relays human interest or helpful news stories to the media
Coordinates, promotes, and attends ceremonies, events and other activities recognizing or honoring agency personnel or members of the general public involved in events relative to the agency and/or public safety
Coordinates the release of non-routine, sensitive or confidential investigation findings and operations
Maintains/manages all social media accounts associated with the Police Department; responds to inquiries received through these outlets
Coordinates and monitors BAPD social media and account administrators
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Education and Experience:
Requires an Associate’s Degree in a course of study related to the occupational field, supplemented by one to two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Possession of Crime Prevention knowledge through training, experience and/or education.
Physical Requirements:
Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort in medium work, typically involving some combination of balancing, climbing, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to20 pounds).
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
(Job) Location:
1101 N. 6th Street; Broken Arrow, OK
Website Address (please do not delete the http://):
http://www.brokenarrowok.gov/jobs
Contact Information -
Company/Municipality Name:
City of Broken Arrow
Street Address
201 S. 1st Street
City
Broken Arrow
State
Oklahoma
Zip Code
74012-4153
Phone Number
9182592400
Contact Job Title:
HR Specialist
First Name
Denise
Last Name
Sarey
Email Address
dsarey@brokenarrowok.gov
Listing Expiration Date:
08/11/2025