Community Relations Specialist (Appointed)

Definition

Perform a variety of public relations functions designed to enhance the Department's image to the public and the media, including organizing and generating ideas for events to foster partnerships between the Department and the community; enhance mutual understandings and relationship between the Department and the media; advertise LVMPD events to the community through the media; and assist with the maintenance and updates of the LVMPD.com and Protectthecity.com websites. 

Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is appointed by the Sheriff and is not subject to the competitive requirements of the Civil Service Rules. 

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Supervision Received and Exercised
Receive direct supervision from the Director of Public Information, PIO Sergeant, or other management staff; may exercise project leadership over support staff.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Nevada driver license.

Conditions of Employment
In addition to the General Conditions of Employment found here, the following specific conditions of employment apply to this position:

1. Be on call, as and when necessary due to operational needs; and 
2. Maintain a Nevada driver license for commuting between the regular workplace and various offsite work locations.
3. Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the closing date of the announcement.
4. Be at least 18 years old by the closing date of the announcement.
5. Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
6. Personal Appearance: While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages or patches except for hands, neck, head, or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.

Application Filing
Application, resume, and letter of interest must be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time.  Decisions on an applicant's suitability for this position may be made solely on the information contained in the application, resume and letter of interest and therefore, should be filled out in their entirety.

Selection Process
Candidates selected to continue in the process will be scheduled for an informal interview. 

Additional Selection Processes
If you successfully complete the above selection process, you will undergo a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph exam. A polygraph examination can be stressful and may affect existing medical or psychological conditions or ongoing treatment. Candidates are encouraged to consult with their personal physicians to discuss whether the polygraph will affect a condition or treatment and then follow the guidance of their medical professional.
 
The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete. You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards. LVMPD employees participate in the Department’s random drug screening process. For more information on the background process, click https://youtu.be/LpAUnwRbT9o for a quick video or https://www.protectthecity.com/applicants/employment-standards/background-investigation for specific information.

Inquiries
 
Questions regarding the application process may be directed to:

• Human Resources Manager T'Lisa Marcus-Morris at t7234m@lvmpd.com or 702-828-3978

• Office of Public Information Director Jamie Ioos at 702-828-4083

Salary : $81,893 - $116,636