Job Abstract

The City of Corona has an exciting opportunity to join our Police Department as a Public Safety Information Coordinator. The Corona Police Department is made up of over 250 officers and professional staff which is comprised of three divisions: Field Services, Investigative Services, and Support Services. Our mission is to ensure the safety and security of our community while maintaining trust through transparency. The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public relations or a related field. Candidates with a master's degree or graduate level course work in a closely related field are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of marketing, public information, media relations, and community relations programs.

• Ability to plan, research, organize, coordinate, and implement a variety of public information, media, and community outreach activities and programs.
• Develop community relations, communications, and social media programs and strategies.
• Prepare and present information in various formats and for diverse audiences.
• Plan and conduct special events.
• Write a diverse range of materials including, but not limited to, press releases, articles, speeches, and social media posts to communicate items of interest to the community which are aligned with the police department’s messaging goals.
• Implement assigned projects which utilize traditional communication methods and social media for community outreach.
• Comprehend complex questions and give information rapidly, accurately, and tactfully.
• Effectively lead internal and external communications programs.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Understand complex technology supporting current and evolving communication platforms.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate program delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Effectively represent the police department in meetings with the public, governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses and professional organizations, and in meetings with individuals.

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the development and coordination of public affairs, public information, community outreach, and social media marketing.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.

• Accountability- The Corona Police Department is a professional police agency staffed by individuals who cherish and maintain the highest standards of conduct and performance.
• Integrity- Being truthful and ethical in what we do, what we say, and what we say we do in both our personal and professional lives.
• Respect- We are committed to our profession and will always respect one another and the community that we serve.
• Inclusion- We are not just diverse; we are welcoming to all.
• Teamwork- When we work together to achieve our mission, the department and community will grow stronger. Together, we are better.
• Innovation- We provide modern police services and are committed to always improve our organizational practices.

• No felony conviction(s).
• Submit to a fingerprint and criminal history check - State and Federal Bureaus.
• Good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• United States high school graduate, GED, or equivalent.
• No conviction(s) of a serious offense, or numerous convictions of minor offenses.
• Submit to a polygraph examination.
• Successfully pass a medical examination.
• Credit history check, if established, must be satisfactory.

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