Public Information Officer; PIO

Overview

Public Information Officer (PIO) in Georgetown: 508 Rock Street, TX |  page has loaded.

Williamson County

Location:

Georgetown: 508 Rock Street, TX

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Job Number: 14.03202

Division:
Law Enforcement

Closing Date: 1/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Reporting directly to a Lieutenant, responsible for dissemination of news and information to the public, employees, and media regarding the Williamson County Sheriff s Office. These duties may contribute to marketing, public relations, media relations, and publication of documents for internal and external education and communication.

• Develops, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and edits articles for publication in a variety of formats, including electronic publication & social media platforms
• Manages all aspects of production of marketing materials
• Performs media relations duties to include news releases and fielding questions from media
• Performs public relations duties to include public education, presentations, tours of public facilities, and requests for information
• Assists in the planning and development of advertising/promotional campaigns/strategies
• Manages event coordination services (i.e., arrange facilities, contact media, invite all appropriate groups and individuals, etc.)
• Designs, researches, writes, and edits newsletters and releases for internal or external use
• Develops and updates web-based platforms and social media sites
• Produces public service announcements and videos and photography for promotional use
• Receives, researches, and answers questions from external media and public
• Serves as an information liaison for media and public
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

• Reports directly to – Lieutenant
• Direct Reports – No

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• Regular travel between work sites as required

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Regular attendance is required

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• Bachelor s degree in marketing, public relations, criminal justice, journalism, advertising, or a related field and four (4) years of progressive experience in developing and implementing public information and marketing programs; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Required within thirty (30) days of employment:
  Valid driver’s license

Reporting directly to a Lieutenant, responsible for dissemination of news and information to the public, employees, and media regarding the Williamson County Sheriff s Office. These duties may contribute to any or all the following areas: marketing, public relations, media relations, and publication of documents for internal and external education and communication.

• Develops, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and edits articles for publication in a variety of formats, including electronic publication & social media platforms
• Manages all aspects of production of marketing materials
• Performs media relations duties to include news releases and fielding questions from media
• Performs public relations duties to include public education, presentations, tours of public facilities, and requests for information
• Assists in the planning and development of advertising/promotional campaigns/strategies
• Manages event coordination services (i.e., arrange facilities, contact media, invite all appropriate groups and individuals, etc.)
• Designs, researches, writes, and edits…