Description:

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

INFORMATION COORDINATOR

CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT

Office of Community Policing

Number of Vacancies: 6

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $77,892.00

This position is open to current AFSCME BIDDERS AND the PUBLIC. Only current City employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4, & 5 are considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm Central time on August 30, 2024 .

Successful candidates must pass a drug screen and a background investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment.

Under direction, develops and implements communication and public information programs, or outreach initiatives for the Chicago Police Department, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Develops, coordinates, and evaluates communication and public information campaigns to market department programs, events and services, or outreach initiatives

· Drafts and edits informational materials (e.g., press releases, public service announcements, brochures) for the general public, media or specialized groups

· Develops and reviews department web-based communication materials for online display

· Works closely with media outlets to coordinate and promote departmental initiatives

· Monitors the design and production of graphic arts displays, DVDs/videos and presentations

· Schedules interviews, news conferences and radio and television appearances for department management

· Maintains communication and advertisement budgets

· Responds to freedom of information requests and inquiries from the public and media regarding department programs and services

· Develops and coordinates outreach efforts to promote department programs and services to targeted audiences and neighborhoods

· Networks with community organizations, academic institutions, and private companies to build collaborative relationships in promoting department programs

· Conducts assessment of community needs, interests, and trends to identify new or modified programming activities

· Evaluates the effectiveness of outreach programs and engagement activities

· Utilizes blogs and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to communicate department programs, events and services, or outreach initiatives

· Plans and directs special events (e.g., award presentations and dedication ceremonies)

· Works closely with the Mayor’s Press Secretary Office in order to draft departmental correspondence and to coordinate and promote programs and initiatives

· Prepares narrative and activity reports of communication, public information, and outreach activities

· Represents the department at community meetings and events, as required

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION: Chicago Police Department – Office of Community Policing

ADDRESS: 3510 S Michigan Ave

DAYS: Monday through Friday

HOURS: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (hours can change based on workload need)

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities or a directly related field, plus four years of experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

NOTE: A copy of your official transcripts will be required at the time of interview, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. Selected Bidders will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

Non-Bidders best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected AND

P reference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous experience drafting, editing, and writing for the general public and media

• Previous experience coordinating the preparation and design of brochures, pamphlets, and other informational materials

• Previous experience in the development and implementation of public information programs and marketing campaigns

• Previous experience developing social media campaigns

• Previous experience maintaining advertising budgets

• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or Marketing

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, such as: Publisher, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams

• Proficiency in graphic design and Adobe

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor