Anticipated Hiring Range: $72,900 - $87,500 Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide.

The Public Information Officer is responsible for developing and providing public release of information to local and national media. Seeks opportunities for community engagement by Police across the diversity of the city and coordinates those opportunities with other units if required. Develops, implements, and manages social media efforts of the Greeley Police Department.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Education: Minimum Requirements -One (1) to Three (3) years of professional experience in social media and related technologies including use of communication tools such as Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, etc. -One (1) to Three (3) years professional experience in public speaking. -One (1) to Three (3) years' experience with Word, Excel, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Illustrator, and WordPress. -One (1) to Three (3) years' experience in the regulations, laws, and strategic circumstances of the release of law enforcement-related information. -Valid driver's license with good driving record. OR -Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

Preferred -Bilingual in Spanish and English, highly desired. -Degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, or related field; BA/BS desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: -Ability to respond to police-related scenes and functions to assist in public relations/information -Knowledge of regulations, laws, and strategic circumstances of the release of law enforcement-related information. -Excellent command of the English language including grammar spelling, and punctuation; ability to effectively proofread own and other's work. -Knowledge of and good understanding of mobile applications. -Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities. -Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal. -Strong oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly. -Ability to manage webpage. -Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems. -Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others. -Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, and make decisions. -Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness. -Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments. -Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results. -Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.

Essential Functions: -Develops media strategies, draft press releases, and media summaries for Police. -Serves as agency spokesperson on all matters relating to public information. -Communicates using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. -Conducts press interviews with local, regional, and national news representatives as required. -Manages media requests in a timely manner. -Writes effective content with clarity and consistency, edits, and performs media relations using current industry best pract ces, with minimal supervision. -Maintains positive relationships with media outlets. -Corrects errors in media coverage of Greeley. -Develops, manages, and maintains the social media outreach of Police. -Maintains and modifies GPD webpage content. -Designs visual communications via graphic design and photography for use in social media... for full information follow application link.