INFORMATION COORDINATOR

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

INFORMATION COORDINATOR

CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT

Office of Community Policing

Number of Positions: 6

Starting Salary: $80,232.00

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.

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm Central time on 06/25/2025.

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 advertising budgets

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

* 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 to draft departmental correspondence and to coordinate and promote programs and initiatives

* Prepares narrative and activity reports of communication and public information 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: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Have at least eight (8) years of work experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs OR
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities or a directly related field plus at least six (6) years of work experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs OR
• Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities, or a directly related field plus at least four (4) years of work experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs OR
• Graduation from an accredited college with a Master's degree or Doctorate in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities, or a directly related field plus at least three (3) years of work experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview, which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected. Selected Bidders will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

NOTE: Applicants will be required to provide a portfolio with at least 3 examples of previously produced work before they come in for an interview. Previously produced work including, but not limited to, a writing sample, digital media presentation, press release, or public relations publication. Word product submission information will be provided at the time of interview scheduling.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources 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.

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

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor