Salary: $99,386.00 - $142,958.00 Annually
Location : Dimondale, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number:Department: State Police
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Job DescriptionResponsible for managing and overseeing the External Communication Section within the Communications and Outreach Division. This position is responsible for disseminating public information and developing multi-media communication campaigns that help achieve department priorities and advance favorable attitudes toward the department. This position organizes and directs the priorities of subordinate employees and has direct responsibility for the development of public information and promotional activities in accordance with the MSP Brand Character, media relations, media training, speechwriting, social media communication, and content development for digital platforms. This position also plays a key role as a member of the Director's critical response team tasked with handling sensitive public issues.
Required Education and Experience EducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
ExperienceFour years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Additional Requirements and InformationThis position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.
Please attach a cover letter/memo, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable)to your application.
Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Please note: Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter/memo, and (if applicable) official transcripts to their application. View the job specification at:
Updated: 2/28/24
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STDDADM1 - Do you possess one of the following?A bachelor's degree or higher in any major AND at least four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level. If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts. ORAt least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level.ORAt least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level.ORAt least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least four years of professional experience including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level gained in the State of Michigan classified service.
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MSPNEP - Please review the For this selection, is there a potential to violate the policy?
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MSPNEP1 - If you responded "Yes" to potentially violating the , please provide the name and relationship of the individual. If none, please respond N/A.
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MSPCRIMHST - Please check all that apply.
- Convicted of a felony (provide date, offense, location and disposition below)
- Convicted of a misdemeanor (provide date, offense, location and disposition below)
- Felony criminal charges are pending (please explain below)
- None
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MSPCRIMHST1 - If you selected an option other than "None," please describe each with the respective date, offense, location, and disposition. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have managing/directing a communications team?
- None
- 1-2 years
- 3-5 years
- 6-10 years
- More than 10 years
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If you have experience managing/directing a communications team, please explain your experience including the number of direct reports you have supervised. If you do not possess the experience, enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have managing crisis communications?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- More than 5 years
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Please describe your experience managing crisis communications for an organization? If none, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have managing an organization's public relations efforts, including media relations and digital content management?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- More than 5 years
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Please describe your experience managing an organization's public relations efforts, including media relations and digital content management. If none, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have managing professional social media accounts?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- More than 5 years
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Please describe your experience managing professional social media accounts (Describe specific platforms you have experience managing). If none, please enter N/A.
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Briefly describe your experience using data to develop communication strategies and measure their success.
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Please tell us about your experience engaging in and working with diverse communities, particularly in the context of your professional career. What efforts have you made or been involved with to foster diversity, competence and understanding?
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Please give an example of what you see as a challenge and an example of what you see as an opportunity for the MSP when it comes to public relations. Explain how you will lead the External Communication Section to successfully tackle these issues and opportunities.
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Why are you interested in this position with the Michigan State Police?
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MSPDOCS - Have you attached all of the following required documents within the attachments section of your application?
- Cover letter/memo
- Resume
- Official Transcript (if applicable)
Failure to attach the required documents to your application will result in your application being screened out.
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