Salary : $115,332.00 Annually
Location : Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: PIO
Department: Chief's Office
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Position Information This contract is responsible for developing and recommending the communications and public relations strategies of the Chief of Police. This position is also responsible for the management, daily operations of the Public Affairs Office, to include the supervision of all employees assigned.
This a contract position currently approved until June 30, 2026, with an option for renewal.
Minimum Qualification Requirements A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in journalism, communications, or a related field
and five years of professional experience in researching, analyzing, organizing and preparing written information for dissemination to the print and broadcast news media, two of which must have involved planning and conducting the organization's program to disseminate information to the general public regarding its activities.
Additional InformationINSTRUCTIONS- Online applications must be received via Government Jobs no later than 1630 hours on the closing date. Those received after the closing date will not be considered.
- All first time users must create an account on www.governmentjobs.com before applying.
- Only online applications shall be accepted.
- Please explain your work duties in detail. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected.
- Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
-- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
-- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
-- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
-- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
-- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
-- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
-- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
-- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
-- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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