Police Information Specialist job in Yakima

Are you interested in giving back to your community while utilizing and growing your professional communication skills? The Yakima Police Department needs an experienced Information Specialist to join their team!

The Police Information Specialist performs a variety of duties to manage the Police Department’s public information, marketing, and organizational communications programs.  Responsible for evaluating, developing implementing, monitoring, and maintaining contemporary communication strategies to enhance the Police Department’s presence in the
community consistent with the core mission, vision and values of the City of Yakima and Yakima Police Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Five (5) years of professional experience in journalism, public relations, marketing, community relations, communications, or related fields is required. College-level training in journalism, public relations, marketing, community relations, communications, or related fields is preferred.

Prior experience in a law enforcement environment; public sector or government broadcast reporting; and/or police public information experience is also preferred.

Must successfully pass pre-suitability testing, background check, polygraph, and psychological evaluation.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES:
Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The City of Yakima is a premier employer in the Yakima Valley with extensive opportunities for training and growth. The City offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Salary range $23.08 -$27.62 Hourly
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• FREE healthcare clinic!
• WA State PERS pension plan
• Employer contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan
• Generous accruals for vacation and sick leave
• Up to 5% bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish special pay
• Much more!

View the complete job posting and application requirements at www.yakimawa.gov/jobs

Closes 2/14/2022

EOE