Information technology director Jobs in Miramar, FL

Salary : $63,148.80 - $94,723.20 Annually

Location : Miami Gardens, FL

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2025-1001

Department : Police

Opening Date : 12 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 25 / 2025 7 : 00 PM Eastern

General Description

This position performs professional public information, communications, and media relations work for the Police Department under the Public Relations Unit. The Public Information Officer (PIO) is responsible for proactive and responsive public safety communications, information dissemination, community engagement, and marketing of departmental programs and services.

Duties include developing and managing digital communication platforms, preparing and distributing press releases and public notices, coordinating messaging during emergency situations, and serving as the primary liaison between the Police Department, the City Manager's Office, media outlets, and the community.

The role requires independent decision-making, discretion, and sound judgment in planning, prioritizing, and executing assignments. Work is performed under limited supervision with considerable latitude.

Essential Job Functions

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

Serves as the public information liaison between the Police Department, the City Manager's Office, other City Departments, media representatives, and the general public.

Serves as the primary point of contact for news media regarding Police Department matters; coordinates the release of information pursuant to State public records laws.

Develops, implements, and maintains strategic communications and marketing plans that promote the Police Department's mission, programs, initiatives, and public safety services.

Develops and maintains the Police Department's social media presence, website, and intranet content; monitors social media for trends, public sentiment, and emerging crime-related concerns.

Drafts, edits, and distributes press releases, talking points, media briefs, newsletters, brochures, flyers, posters, and other printed and digital materials.

Represents the Police Department and the City in a professional manner, which may include on-camera appearances for live or recorded news media, delivering prepared statements, or responding to questions on an impromptu basis.

Supports the Incident Command System (ICS) during critical incidents and emergencies, ensuring consistent and timely dissemination of public safety information while mitigating rumors and misinformation.

Collaborates with City personnel in the development of informational videos, recruitment campaigns, and multimedia projects.

Coordinates and hosts department tours, civic presentations, and other community engagement activities that support transparency and public trust.

Initiates outreach to the community, businesses, schools, neighborhood groups, and civic organizations to enhance communication and build strategic partnerships.

Develops and coordinates special projects, campaigns, public awareness initiatives, and crime-prevention messaging that positively highlight the Police Department and its services.

Maintains professional relationships with media outlets to ensure consistent, impartial distribution of information on crime incidents, investigations, and law-enforcement activities.

Maintains policies and procedures related to public information, media relations, and public communication protocols.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of marketing, public relations, and communications. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws (including Florida Public Records Law) and city ordinances (or ability to learn and apply knowledge quickly). Knowledge of the methods and techniques of writing, editing, and marketing public information programs. Knowledge of the principles of modern journalism, including the ability to draft and disseminate information through written or electronic disbursements and conduct singular or mass-media briefings. Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and techniques of communications media, including television, radio, film, social media, newspaper, meetings, conferences and presentations. Knowledge of various graphic production and printing applications, file formats and interfaces for all applications and platforms.

Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Photoshop, with the ability to quickly and independently learn new software. Skill in social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram, with ability to quickly and independently learn new platforms. Skill in preparing and delivering reports, policies, and presentations. Skill in providing good customer service.

Ability to manage projects and programs and multi-task while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities. Ability to quickly and independently learn new software. Ability to use critical thinking skills to analyze and define problems, identify alternative solutions, estimate consequences of proposed actions, suggest improvements to processes, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing. Ability to write speeches, formal presentations and / or technical correspondence. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education & Experience Requirements : Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, advertising, graphic design, business or closely related field; supplemented by four (4) years of experience in public relations, public information, journalism, media production or related field. An equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and / or experience may be considered. Must possess and maintain throughout employment a valid Florida driver's license with a satisfactory driving history. Previous experience a law enforcement agency or government is strongly preferred. Fluency in a second language (Spanish or Haitian Creole) desirable.

Requires availability outside of standard business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as during emergencies, major incidents, special events, or breaking news situations. The PIO may be subject to call-back or extended work hours with little or no advance notice to support critical public safety messaging needs. During activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or the Incident Command System (ICS), incumbent may be assigned extended shifts and / or an operational role as determined by the Incident Commander or designee.

Applicants qualifying for employment will be subject to a polygraph examination and an extensive background screening.

Supplemental Information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to sit for extended periods and to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, and / or move up to 20 pounds.Specific vision abilities required include close vision, the ability to see in dim or low lighting, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level ranges from quiet to moderately loud, depending on location and activity. Work is primarily performed in a modern, temperature-controlled office environment, predominantly from a seated position at a modular workstation. Work may involve stressful or time-sensitive situations, particularly when responding to media deadlines, emergency incidents, or breaking news.

Medical Insurance

• Aetna EPO Plan :

The City pays 100% of the employee premium

The City pays the equivalent of 100% of the Aetna EPO plan premium for the employee.

Dental Insurance

The City pays 100% of the employee premium

Employees may elect the DPPO plan at full cost , paid via payroll deductions

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability

Provided at three (3) times the employee's annual salary , fully paid by the City.

Supplemental Life Insurance and AD&D

Voluntary Benefits

Employees may enroll in the following optional benefits at full cost , paid via payroll deductions :

Additional Benefits

Accrual of 176 hours annually , on a pro-rata bi-weekly basis .

Usable for vacation, illness, or personal needs.

13 paid holidays per year , including one floating holiday

12 days granted at the beginning of each fiscal year

Retirement

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Which best describes your level of education?

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How many years of experience do you have in public relations, public information, journalism and / or media production?

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This position involves irregular shift work and shift rotations necessary to provide services 24 hours a day. By selecting YES, you acknowledge and agree to this condition of employment if you are to continue in the selection process.?

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This position requires you to take and pass a polygraph examination and complete an extensive background check as a condition of employment. By selecting YES, you acknowledge and agree to this condition of employment if you are to continue in the selection process.

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Which languages can you speak fluently?

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