$30.92-$39.42
06-23-2026
Nature of Work:
The Orlando Police Department is seeking a dynamic and motivated Public Information Officer (PIO) to join its Public Information Office. This position performs professional communications and media relations work by managing internal and external communications, supporting public safety messaging, and serving as a liaison between the Orlando Police Department, the media, and the community.
The PIO serves as a secondary spokesperson for the Chief of Police and the Orlando Police Department and is responsible for responding to media inquiries, coordinating press conferences, preparing talking points and news releases, managing social media platforms, developing digital content, and supporting community engagement initiatives.
Unlike traditional communications positions, this role regularly responds to critical incidents, major investigations, officer-involved incidents, public safety emergencies, and high-profile community events. This is not a traditional 8-to-5 communications position. Candidates should expect to work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating on-call assignments, and may be required to respond to critical incidents with little or no notice.
The position operates in an on-call status and serves as a key member of the department's response to major incidents and events that require timely, accurate, and professional public communication.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Emergency Management, Public Relations, Multimedia, Graphic Design, English, or Communications and a minimum of five (5) years experience working in media or public relations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License requiredPolygraph required with the exception of current OPD employees.
Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
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