Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement community relations, outreach programs, and engagement initiatives that enhance public trust and involvement
• Represent the Sheriff’s Office at community meetings, schools, nonprofit functions, civic events, and public forums
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local organizations, businesses, schools, civic groups, and faith-based organizations
• Serve as a liaison between the community and Sheriff’s Office leadership by gathering feedback, identifying concerns, and supporting appropriate follow-up
• Develop and distribute outreach materials, presentations, and educational content
• Maintain a comprehensive calendar of community events, programs, and engagement activities
• Support outreach efforts following critical incidents or major events in coordination with leadership
• Plan, organize, and execute a wide range of agency events, including: Promotion ceremonies, Community meetings and town halls, Community events, outreach initiatives, and public programs, Agency participation in fairs, parades, festivals, and civic events
• Coordinate all event logistics, including: Scheduling and timelines, Invitations and communications, Setup, breakdown, and on-site coordination
• Ensure events are detail-oriented, well-organized, and professionally executed

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree or some college coursework in Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or related fields preferred
• Two (2) years of experience in community outreach, event planning, public relations, or a related field preferred
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain GCIC/NCIC certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in digital content creation, including photo and video editing
• Strong working knowledge of social media platforms and digital content management
• Familiarity with website content management systems
• Knowledge of public relations and community outreach strategies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with diverse audiences
• Strong organizational, event planning, and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail

Preferred

• Two (2) years of experience in community outreach, event planning, public relations, or a related field preferred.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain GCIC/NCIC certification preferred.
• Associate degree or some college coursework in Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or related fields preferred.