Posting number: 2026-01191
Department: Seattle Police Department
Job classification: Strategic Advisor 2, General Government
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Administration, Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Community Services, Court Administration, Public Relations, Telecommunications, Law Enforcement, Diversity Management/EEO, Community Development, Customer Service, Marketing, Web Design, Emergency Management, Public Broadcasting, Criminology, Communications, Arts, Design, Entertainment & Media, Community and Social Services, Office and Administrative Support, Database Administration, Audit
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is seeking a talented and creative Communications Specialist to join our team. This role will be crucial in shaping our department's internal and external narratives, ensuring our employees and the public are informed, engaged, and inspired. This individual will have the chance to work on a wide range of projects, from crafting department-wide announcements, creating compelling content for our channels, to developing new avenues for us to communicate. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and a natural collaborator who can manage multiple projects spanning multiple city departments in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to directly impact the culture and communication within a leading law enforcement agency.
About the Department:
The Seattle Police Department is comprised of approximately 1,600 dedicated law enforcement
professionals all committed to creating and fostering a work environment that is collaborative, innovative,
and leading the way in law enforcement principles and practices. Ours is a culture that encourages top
performers to adhere to a standard of excellence in the identification of and resolution to complex
challenges. At SPD we acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and
pledge ourselves to creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages,
and experiences.
A bachelor's degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field; minimum of five (5)
years of public relations experience including creating, writing, editing and publishing in both print and
electronic media formats; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Position Requirements:
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as
well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits.
The full salary range for this position is $56.57 - $84.88 per hour.
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) regular position with full benefits, is FLSA exempt (not eligible for overtime),
and falls under the discretionary pay band (for additional information, please visit Personnel Rule 3.2 -
Accountability Pay for Executives Pay Program).
How to Apply:
experience make you qualified for this job.
If you have any questions, please contact Sr. HR Specialist, Roth Lim, at roth.lim@seattle.gov.
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