Media Relations Manager
Salary
$98,702.00 - $212,909.00 Annually
Location
8801 Police Plaza, Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type
Probationary FT
Job Number
10715
Department
Police Department
Division
OOC MRD ADMN DIVMNGR
Opening Date
07/14/2026
Closing Date
7/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
50069040
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the Countys residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince Georges County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.
The Prince George's County Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Media Relations Manager (Administrative Specialist 3G) grade G33 position, in the Media Relations Division.
About the Position
This is a senior level professional Manager position. Incumbent is responsible for overseeing marketing, public relations, and media relations of the Department. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for determining marketing strategies, ensuring communications with the news media, providing crisis media management, handling formal communications from the Assistant Chief of Police and overseeing the managers of other units within the Media Relations Division. This work is evaluated based on adequacy, accuracy and timeliness.
About the Agency
The Prince Georges County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince Georges County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince Georges County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1800 officers and 300 civilians.
Examples of Work
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:
Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Highly eligible candidates must meet all of the preferred qualifications listed below for further consideration:
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: Week of August 10, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: 8801 Police Plaza, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
Accountability Statement:
The incumbent must meet and maintain the training standards set forth by the Prince George's County Police Department. The incumbent shall not disseminate information, administrative or operational, unless expressly authorized. Information may not be discussed with other County employees (including individuals in the Police Department), except for work-related reasons, under terms and conditions of the Maryland Public Information Act. The incumbent in this position will be required to sign a confidentiality and/or non-disclosure agreement.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince Georges County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince Georges County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
Supplemental Pension Plan
Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
457(b)
403(b)
Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.
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Identify your highest level of completed education?
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Which best describes your major or program of study?
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If you selected "Closely Related Field or Non-Related Field" in the previous question, please list the field of study you have earn a degree in. All information must be shown in the "Education" section this application. A response of "See Resume" will not be accepted or reviewed. If this question does not apply to you, type NA.
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How many years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, practical communications, business/public administration do you possess?
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If you selected a response in the previous question, please explain in detail your experience to include dates and place(s) of employment related to your experience. All experience must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of this application. A response of "See Resume" will not be accepted or reviewed. Write N/A if you do not have experience in this field.
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How many years of responsible experience do you have performing in a supervisory role to include supervising and evaluating direct reports?
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If you selected a response in the previous question, please explain in detail your supervisory experience to include dates and place(s) of employment related to your experience. All experience must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of this application. A response of "See Resume" will not be accepted or reviewed. Write N/A if you do not have experience in this field.
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Do you have three (3) years or more of supervisory (with direct reports) experience in a public safety agency?
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If you selected Yes" to the previous question, describe in detail your experience. Include the name of the employer(s) where work was performed and dates where experience was earned. This experience must also be described in the "WORK EXPERIENCE" section of this application. A response of "SEE RESUME" or a blank section will not be accepted or reviewed. If no experience, enter "N/A".
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Do you have three (3) years or more of executive level leadership within a Police agency?
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If you selected Yes" to the previous question, describe in detail your experience. Include the name of the employer(s) where work was performed and dates where experience was earned. This experience must also be described in the "WORK EXPERIENCE" section of this application. A response of "SEE RESUME" or a blank section will not be accepted or reviewed. If no experience, enter "N/A".
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Do you have experience in the following areas? Check all that apply.
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If you selected any areas in the previous question, describe in detail your experience. Include the name of the employer(s) where work was performed and dates where experience was earned. This experience must also be described in the "WORK EXPERIENCE" section of this application. A response of "SEE RESUME" or a blank section will not be accepted or reviewed. If no experience, enter "N/A".
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Required Question
Employer Prince Georges County Government
Address 1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159
Largo, Maryland, 20774
Phone 301-883-6330
301-883-6330