Job Classification: Community Engagement Manager
Department/Division Police/Support Services
Employment Status: Full-time
Annual Salary/Grade: $71,842.00 – $104,172.00 +/- DOQ/Grade 5
Anticipated Hiring Range: $71,842.00 – $88,007.00 +/- DOQ
FLSA: Exempt
Union: Non-Union
Employment Commission: N/A
Deadline for Application: Posted until filled
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for fostering trust, transparency, and communication between the police department and the public. This position develops and manages community outreach initiatives, works alongside the Community Policing Unit (CPU) (CPU Sergeant, Resident Beat Officers (RBOs), Neighborhood Resource Officers (NROs), and Foot Patrol Officers), and ensures the department is actively engaged with the diverse community it serves. Additionally, this position will be assigned the role of Public Information Officer (PIO), serving as the department’s official spokesperson when communicating with the media and public.
Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a related field is desirable, or a combination of experience and education that is equivalent.
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Applicants can apply directly using the following link: https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/6141780.careers?ApplyToJob=704890242.
For additional information on the position visit our website at http://www.oak-park.us/jobs. Applications and resumes may also be submitted by mail to: Human Resources, Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302; by email to: jobs@oak-park.us; or by fax to: 708-358-5107. The Village of Oak Park offers a highly competitive benefit package including but not limited to a retirement plan, deferred compensation program, social security, medical, dental, vision & life insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation and sick leave.
