Job Description
Salary : $47,548.80 - $52,083.20 Annually
Location : Milton, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00182
Department: Administration
Division: PIO
Opening Date: 07/01/2025
Closing Date: 7/16/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the general supervision and direction of the Public Information Officer, conducts crime prevention activities through community development programs and provides services to the community by acting as a liaison between the agency and the community.
Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically.
Plan, administer, oversee, review and work with community organizations on crime prevention activities such as:
Act as a liaison with the senior citizen population providing information on personal safety, protection from fraud and reducing vulnerability.
Conduct residential, church and business premise surveys. Create and make presentations on programs related to: security hardware, protective/alarm systems, glazing, locks, and other intrusion prevention devices and related protective hardware.
Conduct convenience store inspections as related to FSS 812
Distribute crime prevention information to the public utilizing SRSO Web Site, and Social Media platforms, and flyers/pamphlets.
Maintain files on community groups, business, homeowners, neighborhood watch groups, local churches and other groups and transmit the concerns of citizens and community organizations back to the agency.
Design and implement programs to develop consistency throughout the county on the special needs and issues of the elderly.
Act as a liaison to the business community. Present programs and information on loss prevention, fraud including worthless checks, shoplifting prevention, employee theft, and agency MBI.
Conduct the Citizens Law Enforcement Academy as needed.
Identify opportunities for the agency to initiate community relations programs.
Serve as the point of contact on appointed Boards and teams as required.
Administer and oversee community relations programs with schools and school safety such as:
Act as a liaison with schools to provide information and instruction in areas such as personal safety, traffic safety, theft, vandalism and safety on wheels.
Provide information on agency programs at school functions.
Educate elementary school children in the use of the 911 emergency systems and develop effective mechanisms for improved contact and communications between the agency, staff and students at schools.
Conduct tours of the agency.
Reporting and Records Functions to include:
Within the limits of the Florida Public Records Laws (Chapter 119, F. S.), the Public Information Officer will provide the media with information and reports that will neither hinder nor adversely affect an ongoing criminal investigation, or reveal the identity of statutorily protected agency members, their families, crime victims, or juveniles.
In the absence of the Public Information Officer or at their direction, the Assistant Public Information Officer will be on-call 24 hours a day to assist and/or respond to the news media.
In the absence of the Public Information Officer or at their direction, the Public Information Officer is responsible for arranging for, and assisting at news conferences upon approval of the Sheriff.
Assist news media representatives covering routine news and at major incident scenes.
Prepare and release agency media releases.
Coordinate the release of information about victims, witnesses, suspects, and arrested subjects.
Assist during crisis situations within the agency
Coordinate and authorize the release of information concerning confidential information and operations in accordance with state law.
Develop procedures for the release of information when another public service agency is involved.
Preparing reports as necessary to document activities.
Perform such other tasks as may be required, which are consistent with the crime prevention mission.
Understand and carry out all oral and written directions.
Work cooperatively with others and deal tactfully with the public.
Maintain coordination and cooperation with their counterparts in other agencies and interested community groups and prepare community concern reports.
Maintain security of confidential and restricted information.
Act as a liaison between the Agency and the community.
Document activities through the Communications Section;
Assist the Public Information Office with various other tasks such as but not limited to Agency promotion, TV Show, public appearances and recruiting.
Maintain the Agency Business Decal Program.
Perform related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: Normal speech, hearing, vision. The ability to get in and out of a vehicle repeatedly. The ability to lift 50 pounds. The ability to stand and sit for long periods of time. The ability to assemble booths.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Inside, outside and office, all seasons
KNOWLEDGE OF: Florida State Statutes. Good communication and
public speaking skills . Crime Prevention initiatives. Microsoft Office. Grammar, mathematics, writing, reading, spelling, basic law enforcement organization activities including terminology and regulations.
ABILITY TO: Operate a motor vehicle. Operate computer and networked communication systems. Write in a clear, concise, accurate and well organized manner. Communicate and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals. Research skills, writing skills, pattern recognition skills, and time management skills. Prepare Power Point presentations. Work independent of close supervision. Maintain confidentiality. Work flexible hours including weekends and nights as needed.
SKILLS: P roficient at public speaking . Experience with Microsoft Office including Power Point, Excel and Word, photography and social media.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree in criminal justice, business, management or related degree with course work in criminal justice, public or business administration. Two years of experience performing administrative duties or public relations. In lieu of degree, four years of experience performing administrative duties or public relations will be accepted. Valid Florida Driver's License. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Supplemental Information ADDITIONAL: Preference is given to applicant with experience in law enforcement, public speaking, and/or developing and implementing community-oriented programs. Must pass thorough background check including CVSA, drug screen, and physical exam. 40 hour minimum work week. May be required to work evenings, weekends and flexible hours.
The following are just some of the wonderful benefits offered by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office. Additional benefit information can be found at:
- Health Coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield (3 plans) - cost listed is per month:
HMO Plan 1 (115) PPO Plan 1 (317) HMO Plan 2 (41) Employee Only Free $14.50 FREE
Family $350.00 $382.55 $275.00
- Optional Flexible Spending Plan (pre-tax)
- Health - Maximum $3,050 annually, paid bi-weekly
- Dependent Care - Maximum $5,000 annually, paid bi-weekly
- Dental Coverage - Blue Cross (Florida Combined Life)
Employee Only $43.30
Family $124.51
- Vision Coverage - Humana Vision
Employee Only $6.76
Employee & Spouse $13.52
Employee & Child(ren) $15.98
Family $22.57
- Employee Assistance Program - no cost to employee or family members
- $25,000 Lincoln Financial Life Insurance Policy provided free to employees
- Florida Retirement System Pension Plan - 3% cost to employee; 8 years vested
- Florida Retirement System Investment Plan - 3% cost to employee; 1 year vested
- Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide - 15% employer match of contributions at the end of the calendar year
- Emergency Leave Pool
- FREE! Hepatitis B Inoculation
- $25 Annual Wellness Bonus for obtaining annual physical with physician
- FREE! Healthiest You - Teledoc Appointments
- Additional Life Insurance available through: Liberty National, USAble, Colonial Life (paid by employee)
- Additional Services from Legal Shield (paid by employee)
- Additional policies from AFLAC (paid by employee) - accident, cancer, hospitalization, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free gym facilities on-site
- No state of Florida income tax
- 11 paid holidays per year, 2.5x salary paid for all hours worked on a holiday, 8 hours paid for holidays not worked
- 4 hours Annual Leave earned per pay period (increases after 4 years of employment)
- 4 hours Sick Leave earned per pay period
- Compensatory Leave Bank (Sworn Law Enforcement and Sworn Detention)
- Paid training opportunities
- Paid overtime
Additional Benefits Available for Sworn Law Enforcement, Sworn Detention Deputy, and Communications Dispatcher positions: - FREE! Life insurance through Hartford with varying payout maximums (minimum $75,000)
- Double time and a half for all hours worked on a holiday
Additional Benefits for Sworn Law Enforcement Officers: - All uniforms and equipment provided
- Take home vehicle (After completion of FTO: depending on assignment and residence location)
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Do you possess an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business Management, or related field with coursework in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or Business Administration PLUS two (2) years of experience performing administrative duties or public relations? If you do not possess a degree, do you possess the required four (4) years experience performing administrative duties or public relations?
- Associates Degree in Criminal Justice plus two (2) years of experience performing administrative duties or public relations.
- Associates Degree in Business Management plus two (2) years experience performing administrative duties or public relations.
- Associates Degree in related coursework plus two (2) years experience performing administrative duties or public relations
- No degree - four (4) years experience performing administrative duties or public relations
- None of the Above
Required Question Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office
Job Tags
Bi-weekly pay, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift,