Job Details

The Virginia Beach Police Public Affairs Office consist of a team of three and is looking to add an additional member. The goal of the PAO is to advance the mission of VBPD, enhance the department's brand, and engage with key stakeholders internally and externally.
In its role, the MCCIII will assist with the media relations load by
* Developing strategies and procedures for working effectively with the media.
* Maintaining good working relationships with media organizations.
* Preparing news releases, speeches, articles, social media posts, and other materials for public consumption.
* Collaborating with executive management and the Public Affairs team to ensure a cohesive public image.
* Working with various teams to organize and host public events and promotions.
* Speaking directly to the public or media to address questions and represent the organization.
* Planning and hosting press conferences to announce major news or address crises.
* Responding to media inquiries
* Take turns being on-call for after-hours incidents.
* Assist with media training for the department.
The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid-Time-Off.
Disqualifiers:
The following is a listing of "disqualifiers" or concerns that could result in you not being selected for employment. Please consider these factors before applying. This is not an exhaustive listing.
Criminal History: Conviction of any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude (crimes contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals). Conviction of any Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor, excluding traffic violations which are discussed separately, or the Virginia State Law equivalent within the last 5 years.
Traffic Violations: Any conviction of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, refusal to take blood or breath test, eluding police, racing, or leaving the scene of an accident within the last 5 years.
Drugs: Any involvement in the sale of illegal drugs as an adult. Any illegal use or possession of any illegal drug, including but not limited to heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens, or any derivative thereof (except marijuana) within the last five years. Illegal possession of anabolic steroids within the last 36 months.