PD Community Engagement Manager

Do you have experience in communications public or media relations and want a role that truly impacts community trust and public safety Look no further!

The City of Pueblo is seeking qualified candidates to become our next Community Engagement Manager for the Pueblo Police this leadership role youll oversee the flow of information between the department the City and the community. As the Community Engagement Manager youll lead a team to drive engagement promote transparency and support the Chiefs vision across the entire department. Youll develop communication strategies guide media relations manage public affairs efforts and handle high-profile or sensitive issues with professionalism and confidence. Youll also create high-quality content coordinate media interviews identify story opportunities build relationships with reporters and digital media outlets and prepare briefings presentations and reports for leadership. This role also oversees the related portion of the departments budget. If youre passionate about community engagement and supporting public safety initiatives this is the opportunity for you! This full-time position offers you a variety of benefits a fast-paced work environment and an annual salary range of $74977.44 - $91044.48. Apply now through December 24th 2025.  Click on PD Community Engagement Manager for access to the complete job description and to apply today! Visit see all City of Pueblo open positions.

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE VIA THE CITY WEBSITE OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

Qualifications :

Education :

Bachelors degree in journalism marketing public relations communications or English

• Experience :

At least 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications public or media relations fields

• At least 1 year of experience in crisis communications emergency management or political environment
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• A valid drivers license at the time of application and a valid Colorado drivers license within 30 days of employment

License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business such as an interlock will be cause for disqualification

• During the course of employment a valid license must be maintained and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license
• Preferred qualifications :

Bilingual in Spanish for both oral and written communication

Tattoos and other markings as described below will be cause for disqualification :

• Any tattoos or other markings on the head scalp face ears neck (above the collarbone) or hands (wrist to fingertips).
• Permanent cosmetic make-up on the face or permanent commitment band(s) on the finger(s) are exempt from this policy
• Current Police Department employees hired prior to July 1 2025 will be exempt from this disqualification

Illegal drug usage as described below at the time of application may be cause for disqualification :

• Any use of marijuana within 1 year prior to the date of application;

And / Or;

• Any usage of any illegal drugs other than marijuana (i.e. heroin cocaine LSD amphetamines steroids or other illegal drug as defined in schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act) within two (2) years prior to the date of application.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Candidates must be willing to submit to the following requirements :

• Comprehensive background investigation
• Polygraph
• Psychological examination
• Drug screening
• Physical examination

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Apply online at Work :

No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Business Development,Employee Orientation,Public Health,Account Management,VersionOne,Conflict Management,Project Management,Relationship Management,Team Management,Customer relationship management,Human Resources,Public Speaking

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1