Public Information Officer
Salary
$47,830.38 - $71,745.70 Annually
Location
315 S. SANTA ROSA, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207, TX
Job Type
4A Full-Time
Job Number
2027-00072
Department
Police
Opening Date
10/07/2026
Closing Date
10/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded
No
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Job Summary
Under general direction, is responsible for performing journalistic and public contact work for the development of informational materials, news releases, and other actions necessary to prepare materials for release. Provides public relations support for a City department to improve the timely and accurate distribution of information to the public. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Exercises technical supervision over assigned staff.
Work Location
Public Safety Headquarters (PSHQ) - 315 S. Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX (78205)
Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Essential Job Functions
- Confers with operating department head and supervisors concerning material to be prepared and style of presentation.
- Arranges for the distribution of news releases, pamphlets, and special articles.
- Prepares or edits scripts to be presented over communications media or in public and delivers talks.
- Prepares outlines of material for newspaper photographers.
- Prepares display advertising for newspapers, posters, handbills, exhibits, or programs.
- Attends committee meetings and public gatherings to obtain necessary information and give information concerning the City.
- Acts as contact person for media interested in doing a story on San Antonio.
- Determines dollar value of media coverage initiated by Public Relations staff.
- Staffs the Citizens to Be Heard table before and during City Council meetings.
- Writes and produces segments of "At your Service" for "City Managers Report" and other video productions.
- Coordinates with the San Antonio Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library so activities complement each other.
- Develops and implements a marketing plan for the Library system.
- Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
Job Requirements
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License.
- Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest
for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
Applicant Information
- Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
- Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
- Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
- If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of marketing principles, methods, and techniques.
- Knowledge of public relations principles, practices, and techniques.
- Knowledge of journalistic principles, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of television production procedures, audience needs, and producers goals.
- Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
- Skill in utilizing desktop publishing programs.
- Ability to utilize marketing principles to create a successful plan.
- Ability to coordinate with other organizations.
- Ability to establish effective relationships with co-workers, supervisors, the general public and other professionals in the public information field.
- Ability to research, gather, write, and graphically present information and prepare it for publication.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp
Note:
- Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
- Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.
Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.
If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.
01
Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?
- Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
- Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
- No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.
02
Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?
03
Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?
- Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
- Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
- Yes - Both Programs
- No
04
What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
- 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
- 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
- Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
- PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
- None of the above
05
Do you have Bachelors Degree or higher with major coursework in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field?
- Yes, Communications
- Yes, Journalism
- Yes, Public Relations
- Yes, Related Field
- No, None of the above
06
How many years public relations experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than one year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years +
07
Do you have a valid Drivers License?
08
Describe your media/public/community outreach experience in the following areas: level of responsibility, purpose of contacts, types of problems/issues addressing.
09
Describe a formal presentation you prepared and delivered to multiple audiences. What steps did you take to prepare and present the information? How did you modify the content to meet the needs of each group? If you do not have experience, answer "N/A".
10
I acknowledge for this position I must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: 1) Felony Convictions, 2) Felony Deferred Adjudication, 3) Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, 4) Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, 5) Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and 5) Family Violence Convictions.
11
I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.
Required Question
Employer City of San Antonio
Address Human Resources Department
San Antonio, Texas, 78205
Phone 210-207-8705
Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx