Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office in Everett, WA Looking for New Spokesperson

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office in Everett is looking for a new director of communications. For the last few weeks those duties have been handled by Bureau Chief Kevin Prentiss following the retirement of Rebecca Hover. The pay is pretty good ranging from $71,602.00 to $101,178.00 per year plus benefits. The job requirements aren’t for those looking to sit behind a desk however…

The Director of Communications is appointed by, reports directly to and serves at the will of the Snohomish County Sheriff.

Under the direction of the Sheriff, the Director of Communications’ primary duty is support of the Sheriff’s Office communications functions. Responsibilities include providing liaison between the Sheriff’s Office, media, employees, and the public; drafting and releasing news information to the media and the public; and making recommendations about the Sheriff’s Office media/public information policies and procedures.

The work is performed in a law enforcement environment and involves travel to crime scenes. The employee is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week with pager number accessible to law enforcement and the media. Tasks are often performed independently with minimal supervision.

· To further the mission, vision, values and goals of the Sheriff.

· Using research, general knowledge and experience, draft original text for delivery to the media, the public, the Sheriff, other law enforcement offices or branches of government as necessary.

· Attend crime scenes, disasters and news events to serve as media and public spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office; make statements and respond to interviews on television, radio or print. Be available for “on the record” radio, TV or print on short notice. These interviews may be live or on taped delay and include various topics. Be available and responsive to patrol, detectives and Command Staff.

· Receive and respond to inquiries regarding news items, events, laws or procedures from other jurisdictions and the public; provide information to the public on civil and criminal policies and procedures as they relate to the Sheriff’s Office.

· Plan and organize recognition events for the Sheriff’s Office.

· Develop and implement marketing/media strategies for new programs which involve the citizen’s of the county and promote the public relation needs of the Sheriff’s Office.

· Draft announcements, write news releases for public meetings concerning registered sex offenders, may act as a moderator for as many as 200-300 people.

· Maintain Sheriff’s Office website page as to public information.

· Facilitate media events and interview requests involving the Sheriff and other Sheriff’s Office personnel.

· Evaluate and make recommendations for modification to Sheriff’s Office media/public information policies and procedures

· Provide departmental input for county employee newsletter.

If you’d like to apply, click on the patch at the top of this article and that will lead you to all of the information. Maybe MyEverettNews.com will be quoting you someday soon.