Public Safety Information Officer

Executive Communication & Marketing

The University of Missouri is seeking a driven individual who will serve as the Public Safety Information Officer (PSIO) in the Office of Media Relations and Public Affairs. The PSIO reports to the Deputy Spokesperson/Public Safety and serves as a liaison between the Division of Marketing and Communications and the MU Police Department. This position oversees message delivery of the emergency notification systems and will communicate regularly with campus and associated stakeholders on public safety topics. This person will assist in developing communication strategies for faculty, staff, and students emphasizing important safety information to help the university maintain campus safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Serve as a MARCOM liaison to the MU Police Department, responding to information requests regarding police and campus safety information.
• Operate the emergency notification system in the event of a campus crisis.
• Create and distribute safety messages, including press releases, articles and reports
• Regularly help train the communications team for emergencies to ensure all team members are ready to respond
• Working with the MU Police Department, proactively identify potential safety communications concerns by reviewing data, reporting findings and offering recommendations
• Serve as after-hours police contact on a rotating basis.
• Regularly review the crisis communications plan and suggest changes as appropriate
• Collaborate with MUPD staff to effectively communicate safety issues and promote safety training on campus
• Work closely with Student Affairs communications team to identify safety concerns and needs among the student population and develop a proactive communications plan to address the identified concerns
• Other duties as assigned

8-5 M-F, with some night and weekend hours

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Excellent writing skills
• A least 2 years of communications, emergency communications, safety communications or related experience
• A bachelor's degree in communications, disaster management, public affairs, public relations or a related field, or its equivalent
• Experience writing communications that represent organizations or organizational leaders
• Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects in a fast-moving environment while meeting assigned deadlines
• A high level of discretion, integrity, accuracy and decision-making skills
• Experience collaborating in a large organization
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, time management and presentation skills.
• Available to work some evenings and weekends
• Familiarity with mass notifications systems
• Interest in safety and police communications
  

Salary Range: $58,873-$62,500

Grade: GGS-11

University Title: Senior Strategic Communications Consultant

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Resume, cover letter and three writing samples

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

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