Public Safety Information Officer
Salary
$75,444.00 Annually
Location
Police Department, Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type
Full-Time / Permanent
Job Number
08573
Department
Police
Opening Date
07/02/2026
Closing Date
7/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under general supervision, is responsible for administering a wide range of public relations activities. Makes decisions within a delegated scope of public information activities, establishing and maintaining effective public relations with the media representatives and public. Advises other members of the department on media relations, approaches to key issues and appropriate messages the support the department's mission, consistent with law and the judicial process.
Examples of Duties
This position reports directly to the Chief of Police. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Assists staff and personnel with media relations; provides information to the news media on breaking stories during normal working hours; works as a liaison with the media for story development with department personnel as well as conducting sound bites and radio interviews; prepares and disseminates information to the media, general public and other agencies as required to include police functions and promotions, requested materials and police programs, coordinates with department staff and personnel regarding media queries and strategies; gathers information to create public relations tools such as news releases, public service announcements and other detailed information to promote police services, programs and events; attends and videos police events and activities; updates and maintains any social media outlets utilized by the department to include Twitter, Facebook or the department's web page; performs other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience equal to a four year degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public relations, media communications, electronics, video photography/editing, TV/film journalism or a related field; additionally, if sworn officer, must be rank of Sergeant or higher.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: At least general knowledge of police methods and practices; knowledge of media and public relations principles; techniques and practices of public speech; knowledge of social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter; production of written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, spelling, grammar and punctuation; thorough knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important facilities; general knowledge of the rules and regulations of the police department; general knowledge of Federal, state and local laws and ordinances; ability to deal courteously with the public and the media.
Supplemental Information
Possession of a valid State of North Carolina drivers license.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The City of Winston-Salems employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.
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Please indicate your years of educational and/or working experience in public relations, media communications, electronics, video photography/editing, TV/film journalism or a related field:
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Do you possess a valid drivers license?
Required Question
Employer City of Winston-Salem
Address P.O. Box 2511
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27102
Phone 336 747 6800
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/winstonsalemnc/default.cfm