Police Communications Strategist - Non-Merit

Police Communications Strategist - Non-Merit

Salary

$57.58 - $70.58 Hourly

Location

Towson, MD

Job Type

NON-MERIT

Job Number

NM.106 07-2026

Department

POLICE

Opening Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

7/23/2026 4:30 PM Eastern

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Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Police Department, Chiefs Office/Public Affairs Section.

Non-merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) and/or certification(s)/license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision of the Director of Public Affairs for the County's Police Department ("Department"). Serves as the sections Assistant Director and supports the Director of Public Affairs with administrative, operational and section supervision. Responsible speech writing and content creation, constructing internal/external presentations and speeches for the agency head, and the creation and production of social media content on various digital media platforms including, but not limited to social media postings, podcasts, vlogs and other video shorts. Develop information for public release to assist the Department in developing and implementing public relations messaging, presentations, and speeches.

Essential Functions

• Develops information for public release to assist the Department in developing and implementing public relations messaging, presentations, and speeches.
• Researches, prepares, and writes social media content and other materials for public release describing the objectives of the Department and its programs.
• Collaborates on internal and community relations publicity campaigns designed to provide the public with accurate and timely information about the department and its programs.
• Collaborates on community outreach events, materials and campaigns.
• Develops content for various communication channels, including websites and social media platforms.
• Drafts speeches and talking points for department executives.
• Provides direct and proactive advice, consultation, and assistance to management regarding communications matters, including direct assistance in researching, providing information to the public and developing presentations and speeches.
• Writes social media posts and creates social media content regarding departmental activities, services, programs, and functions.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff at other agencies, both public and private, and media representatives.
• Coordinates videography and photography; researches departmental projects for proactive media outreach (story pitches).
• Evaluates effectiveness of communications programs and implements changes.
• Monitors and track issues affecting the department and informs management accordingly.
• Prepares, edits and supervises the preparation of communication materials on matters such as policy issues, special events and departmental services and programs in response to current events and news worthy issues.
• Generates accurate media content to highlight departmental activities to the public and internal members of the agency.
• Participates in responding to newsworthy events and media inquiries, including emergency and crisis communications to include on-call and call back on as assigned basis.
• Assists the Director in creating communication strategies as needed to respond to emergencies, newsworthy events, and media inquiries as needed.
• Develops and executes presentations to community groups as needed.

Examples of Oher Duties

• Produces video content for publication.
• Supervises support personnel and supports Director as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Journalism, Public Affairs, Communications, or related field.

PLUS

Five years of experience in television, radio, content creation and production, podcast creation, or social media administration, communications or related field.

(Additional education may be substituted for one year for the required experience.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of advanced principles of public relations, communications and speech writing, and/or media relations principles and methods.
• Knowledge of principles of budgeting, project management, and organizational administration.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of video/audio content, web and social media content creation, and multimedia presentation development.
• Skills in researching and organizing data.
• Skill in writing, assembling, and editing original speeches, public presentations, scripts, and/or podcasts.
• Ability to present sensitive and/or complex issues, both orally and in writing, to large diverse groups in a persuasive fashion.
• Ability to utilize all available media mediums in order to meet the needs of the agency.
• Ability to effectively organize and carry out multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and others assigned to supervise.

Character Requirements

All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and drug test.

Proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school to meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcript must show the applicants major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s), and Education beyond high school will result in your application not being considered.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Police Communications Strategist - Non-Merit

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

You MUST attach your transcript(s) and/or certification(s)/license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Persons appointed to this position may work on either a rotating or fixed shift basis, which will include nights, weekends, holidays, or overtime when scheduled. Some positions in this classification may be designated as Emergency/Essential personnel and may be required to work overtime with little or no notice.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of these positions is essentially sedentary but may entail occasional walking, lifting, or other limited physical activities.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace

All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace

Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance

In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance

In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employees annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement

Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave

Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave

Jury Leave

Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union

Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit

Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation

Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

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The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

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Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience/History" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government? Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore Countys court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Baltimore County

Address 308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, Maryland, 21204

Phone 410-887-3135

Website http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov