Dakota County, MN
Dakota County, MN is hiring: Sheriff's Communication and Engagement Specialist i
Dakota County, MN, Hastings, MN, United States, 55033
Salary : $62,963.00 - $98,380.00 Annually
Location : Hastings, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 51037.24.001
Department: County Sheriff
Opening Date: 12/03/2024
Closing Date: 12/18/2024 4:30 PM Central
General Description
POSTING TYPE: Open competitive
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
HOURS: Full-time
HIRING RANGE: $62,963- $78,704 /year (2025 rates)
FULL SALARY RANGE: $62,963 - $98,380 /year (107 grade) (2025 rates)
LOCATION: Law Enforcement Center, Hastings
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 pm on 12/18/2024
The Sheriff's Communication and Engagement Specialist is an experienced, passionate, and enthusiastic public information and communications professional who plans, develops, implements, and evaluates communication and engagement strategies and activities. This position works closely with the Sheriff and Administration to develop and execute public information and communications efforts. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of social trends, be self-motivated, creative, engaging with all types of people, and have strong project management and communication skills.
Who We AreDakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellent public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.
Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Minimum Qualifications
•Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Political Science, or in a closely related field.
OR
•An Associate Degree in Communications Public Relations, Marketing, Political Science, or in a closely related field. AND at least two years related experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE BEYOND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates for employment with Dakota County Sheriff's Office must be able to comply with Policy 1043.3 which states that non-offensive tattoos which are visible while working are generally allowed. All tattoos must be approved before allowed to be visible. Tattoos may require covering if they are determined to be unsightly, offensive or a job assignment requires it. Visible tattoos on the ears, head, face, neck, or any portion of the hand area are prohibited.
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
1. Development ofPublic Information Communications strategy for the Sheriff's Office;
2. Develop strategies, lead projects, and initiatives to increase public awareness, activities, resources, and accomplishments within the Sheriff's Office
3. Responsible for curating, creating, scheduling, and posting content to all of the Sheriff's Office social media channels
4. Ideate and create a variety of content formats including articles, video, presentations, social, print, etc.
5. Develop content ideas to connect with our community based on seasonal priorities and trends.
6. Create and edit video and photo content;
7. Assist in developing presentations based on current trends for the County Sheriff
8. Works with appropriate vendors in printing publications, online and print advertising, and contracted photography;
9. Serve as the first point of contact for the media inquiries and/or requests;
10. Manage media relations such as newspapers, radio, and television stations;
11. Knowledge and application of basic data practice laws and provide accurate information to the public as needed;
12. Compose and disseminate media releases
13. Assist with Sheriff's Office recruitment efforts through social media and job fairs
14. i Coordinate public engagement events and displays such as Night to Unite and the Dakota County Fair booth.
15. Other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties 1-14 are essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a County office building and in the County jail. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents and vibration; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, dusts, gases, odors and poor ventilation; exposure to hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids; and intense noise may occur on the job. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machines, hand-held radio and tools.
Benefits
www.co.dakota.mn.us
Main Number 651.438.4435
(contact 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday)
Visit our Benefits site for more information.
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Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
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Identify how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position:
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Please select the highest level of education completed or Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)
04
If you have a completed degree identify the area of study:
05
Identify your years of experience performing communications or related functions
06
Do you have experience working in local government or a nonprofit organization?
07
How many years of experience do you have working with social media in a professional setting?
08
Please describe your experience working with social media in a professional setting. If none, put N/A.
09
How many years of experience do you have working with graphic design software (Adobe, Canva, etc.)?
10
Please describe your experience with graphic design software, including specific software you have used. If none, put N/A.
11
Please indicate any other relevant software or programs you have worked with. If none, put N/A.
12
Do you have Media Relations knowledge and experience?
13
Please indicate all of the areas below in which you have professional experience (check all that apply):
14
If selected for this position, what would be your minimum acceptable salary?
15
Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
16
If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
Required Question
Location : Hastings, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 51037.24.001
Department: County Sheriff
Opening Date: 12/03/2024
Closing Date: 12/18/2024 4:30 PM Central
General Description
POSTING TYPE: Open competitive
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
HOURS: Full-time
HIRING RANGE: $62,963- $78,704 /year (2025 rates)
FULL SALARY RANGE: $62,963 - $98,380 /year (107 grade) (2025 rates)
LOCATION: Law Enforcement Center, Hastings
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 pm on 12/18/2024
The Sheriff's Communication and Engagement Specialist is an experienced, passionate, and enthusiastic public information and communications professional who plans, develops, implements, and evaluates communication and engagement strategies and activities. This position works closely with the Sheriff and Administration to develop and execute public information and communications efforts. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of social trends, be self-motivated, creative, engaging with all types of people, and have strong project management and communication skills.
Who We AreDakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellent public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.
Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Minimum Qualifications
•Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Political Science, or in a closely related field.
OR
•An Associate Degree in Communications Public Relations, Marketing, Political Science, or in a closely related field. AND at least two years related experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE BEYOND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in writing, editing, blogging, and updating content
- Experience with photo and video editing;
- Experience crafting and delivering newsletters, webinars, digital marketing materials, brochures, social media, articles, annual reports, advertorial messaging, or editorial communications.
- Experience with content creations, especially as it pertains to digital content on social media channels;
Candidates for employment with Dakota County Sheriff's Office must be able to comply with Policy 1043.3 which states that non-offensive tattoos which are visible while working are generally allowed. All tattoos must be approved before allowed to be visible. Tattoos may require covering if they are determined to be unsightly, offensive or a job assignment requires it. Visible tattoos on the ears, head, face, neck, or any portion of the hand area are prohibited.
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
1. Development ofPublic Information Communications strategy for the Sheriff's Office;
2. Develop strategies, lead projects, and initiatives to increase public awareness, activities, resources, and accomplishments within the Sheriff's Office
3. Responsible for curating, creating, scheduling, and posting content to all of the Sheriff's Office social media channels
4. Ideate and create a variety of content formats including articles, video, presentations, social, print, etc.
5. Develop content ideas to connect with our community based on seasonal priorities and trends.
6. Create and edit video and photo content;
7. Assist in developing presentations based on current trends for the County Sheriff
8. Works with appropriate vendors in printing publications, online and print advertising, and contracted photography;
9. Serve as the first point of contact for the media inquiries and/or requests;
10. Manage media relations such as newspapers, radio, and television stations;
11. Knowledge and application of basic data practice laws and provide accurate information to the public as needed;
12. Compose and disseminate media releases
13. Assist with Sheriff's Office recruitment efforts through social media and job fairs
14. i Coordinate public engagement events and displays such as Night to Unite and the Dakota County Fair booth.
15. Other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties 1-14 are essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
- Knowledge of best practices in community engagement and outreach.
- In depth understanding of social media trends
- Ability to ideate quickly
- Skilled in writing, editing, and proof reading for print and social media.
- Ability to use Adobe Creative Suites (including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) Software.
- Basic knowledge of Premiere Pro and Bridge
- Ability to create and edit video footage.
- Skilled in public speaking and making presentations to diverse audiences.
- Experience developing and executing engagement strategies that involve a variety of people and partners, including culturally specific communities and underserved groups.
- Skilled at managing multiple tasks concurrently, handling critical deadlines and maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to collaborate with other departments, partners, and workgroups.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a County office building and in the County jail. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents and vibration; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, dusts, gases, odors and poor ventilation; exposure to hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids; and intense noise may occur on the job. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machines, hand-held radio and tools.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
- Excellent work-life balance
- Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
- Eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday each year
- Pension with a generous employer contribution
- Ability to work from home some of the time
- You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
- We assign you a score based on your qualifications
- Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
- We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer
- We extend an offer and conduct background checks
www.co.dakota.mn.us
Main Number 651.438.4435
(contact 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday)
Visit our Benefits site for more information.
01
Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
02
Identify how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position:
- Bachelor's degree in Communication, Public Relations, marketing, political science, or in a closely related field.
- Associate Degree in Communications Public Relations, Marketing, Political Science, or in a closely related field. AND at least two years related experience.
- None of the above
03
Please select the highest level of education completed or Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)
- High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent
- Less than 2 years post-secondary training/education
- Completion of a 2-year program or degree (Associate's Degree, Certification, etc.)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
04
If you have a completed degree identify the area of study:
- Communications
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Political Science
- Other, closely related field
- My degree is in an unrelated field
- N/A
05
Identify your years of experience performing communications or related functions
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5+ years
- None of the above
06
Do you have experience working in local government or a nonprofit organization?
- Yes
- No
07
How many years of experience do you have working with social media in a professional setting?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5+ years
- None of the above
08
Please describe your experience working with social media in a professional setting. If none, put N/A.
09
How many years of experience do you have working with graphic design software (Adobe, Canva, etc.)?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5+ years
- None of the above
10
Please describe your experience with graphic design software, including specific software you have used. If none, put N/A.
11
Please indicate any other relevant software or programs you have worked with. If none, put N/A.
12
Do you have Media Relations knowledge and experience?
- Yes
- No
13
Please indicate all of the areas below in which you have professional experience (check all that apply):
- Writing, editing, blogging, and updating content
- Photo and video editing
- Crafting and delivering newsletters, webinars, digital marketing materials, brochures, social media, articles, annual reports, advertorial messaging, or editorial communications
- Content creations, especially as it pertains to digital content on social media channels
- None of the above
14
If selected for this position, what would be your minimum acceptable salary?
15
Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
- Friend, Family or Colleague
- InDeed
- Job Fair or Dakota County Event
- Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
- JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul
- League of Minnesota Cities
- Minneapolis Diversity.com
- Minnesota Diversity.com
- Minnesota Works Website
- Minnesota Jobs Network.com
- Minnesota Association of Counties
- Monster
- Professional Association Website
- Referred by a Dakota County Employee
- St Paul Diversity.com
- College Website, Instructor, Career Services
- Dakota County Website
- Other
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If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
Required Question