Employment Opportunity

$71,602  - $101,178 per year DOQ plus benefits

Full-time. The successful candidate will be on call 24/7 to respond to emergent situations and may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary to meet important deadlines and/or complete assigned projects.

Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office

Lt. S. Johnson
3000 Rockefeller Ave, M/S 606
Everett, WA 98201-4046

Fax:  425-388-3143

E-mail: 

SCSORecruiter@snoco.org

Screening Process:  

Application materials received on or before the closing date will be screened for minimum qualifications.

The most competitive candidates will receive a Director of Communications Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed and returned.

All responses received on or before the due date will be rated. The most competitive candidates’ application packets will be forwarded to the Sheriff for review and consideration.

An oral board and/or personal interview with the Sheriff will be scheduled with candidates selected by the Sheriff.

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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.

Candidates must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, and pre-employment drug screening.  A valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision, will be required prior to appointment.  Candidates must be at least 21 years old at the time of application; no maximum age.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Snohomish County is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, multicultural workplace. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.