Z_Police Information Officer

Salary: $9,142.00 Monthly
Location : Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: CONTRACT_Pol Info Off
Department: Chief's Office
Opening Date: 04/14/2025

Position Information

Police Information Officer Contract Office of the Chief

Example of Duties:
(Full position description will be available for review at the time of interview)

• Advises and counsels the Chief of Police and departmental administrators in their public and media relations activities.
  
  • Devises and recommends optimum communications strategies to address various immediate internal and external communications needs e.g., administrative and criminal investigations, notoriety incidents, matters concerning public awareness, traffic collisions, road closures, department operations etc.
  • Develops testimony for presentation to the City Council or State legislature.
  • Develops media statements, speeches, messages, talking points, and persuasive presentations for the Chief of Police to be used for internal or external communications.
• Develops, recommends, and implements long-term communication strategies.
  
  • Develops communication strategies to provide information or updates on administrative and criminal investigations, notoriety incidents, matters concerning public awareness, traffic collisions, road closures, department operations etc.
  • Develops a public relations program to promote and support the mission and direction of the HPD.
  • Develops internal communications policies and strategies for initiatives that support the vision, mission, and direction of the HPD.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience:

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in journalism, communications, or a related field and
• Five years of professional experience in researching, analyzing, organizing and preparing written information for dissemination to the print and broadcast news media, two of which must have involved planning and conducting the organization's program to disseminate information to the general public regarding its activities.

Additional Information
INSTRUCTIONS

All first-time users must create an account on www.governmentjobs.com before applying.

Please explain your work duties in detail. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Upload a copy of your degree along with your application

Applications are forwarded to the Executive Bureau for review and processing. Someone from the Executive Bureau will contact applications directly.

Contract currently approved till June 30, 2025. Option for renewal.
-- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.

-- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.

-- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.

-- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.

-- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).

-- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.

-- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.

-- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.

-- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item

-- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.

-- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.

* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
01

Do you currently have a combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in journalism, communications, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, what field is your education and/or experience in?
03

Do you currently have at least five years of professional experience in researching, analyzing, organizing and preparing written information for dissemination to the print and broadcast news media?(Note: The employment section of your application must reflect the five-year experience.)

• Yes
• No

04

If yes, are at least two years involving planning and conducting the organization's program to disseminate information to the general public regarding its activities?

• Yes
• No

05

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected.

• Acknowledged

Required Question