Public Affairs And Communications Manager - Police

Description

Under general direction, plans, develops, implements, and organizes comprehensive communication, branding, crisis communications and marketing strategies for the Police Department; plans, designs, writes, edits, and produces public informational materials, community outreach campaigns, and online content; coordinates efforts with community groups, City departments, and a variety of committees to foster community support for department operations and activities; plans organizes, promotes and increases awareness of law enforcement operations, services, events, and programs; and performs related work as assigned.

Representative Duties

For a full job description, please click here.

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who properly complete the application and clearly demonstrate on the application, resume, and Supplemental Questionnaire that they possess the minimum qualifications which include:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a closely related field; AND

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible program experience, including experience in employee supervision and program development and implementation; OR

• An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience, which will provide the capabilities to perform the described duties.

• Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license.

• Must be able to pass a police background check.

OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: As listed in the full job description link above.

PRELIMINARY BACKGROUND QUESTIONNAIRE (PBQ): Prior to appointment, applicants must successfully complete a preliminary investigation of their personal history and background to determine suitability for this position with the Bakersfield Police Department. Qualified candidates will be required to submit a COMPLETED Preliminary Background Questionnaire by April 11, 2024 (Tentative). Instructions will be provided at a later date.

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

EXAMINATION: ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%) April 22, 2024 (Tentative): An appraisal will be made of the applicant's training, education, experience, communication skills and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum rating of 70% is required to qualify for the Eligible List. NOTE: EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS MUST BE PROPERLY COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION NEEDED TO DETERMINE THAT THE APPLICANT MEETS THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION, RESUME, AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONAIRRE; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED CITY APPLICATION AND REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.