Police Department Public Information Officer

About the City

The City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work! With over 600 employees, the City of Vacaville is proud to serve a vibrant, growing community. We offer a supportive and engaging workplace with employee social and wellness events, casual dress days, flexible work schedules, every other Friday off and outstanding pay and benefits.

The City of Vacaville invites applications for Police Department Public Information Officer. This full‑time position is based in the Police Department and works closely with the City’s Public Relations Manager.

• Lead the development and execution of police department communication strategies that support departmental priorities and executive leadership goals.
• Serve as strategic communications advisor to police leadership during day‑to‑day operations and critical incidents.
• Provide communications support during emergencies and critical incidents, including participation in Emergency Operations Center activations and coordination with the City’s Public Relations Manager.
• Ensure police communications across media, digital platforms, and public advisories are clear, credible, and trusted.
• Monitor public response and community engagement to assess the effectiveness of outreach efforts and inform future communication approaches.

$113,933 – $138,486 annually. 2% COLA increase scheduled on 11/1/26.

• Medical insurance at affordable rates – City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium, other plans are also available.
• Vision and dental insurance monthly premiums covered 100% by the City.
• Healthcare double coverage opt‑out incentive of $3,000 per year for eligible employees.
• Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays, and two floating holidays a year.
• Up to 97.5 hours per year of administrative leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment up to $2,200 per fiscal year.
• Deferred compensation plan with up to 6% City contribution available.
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account.

Currently, one (1) vacancy exists within the Police Department. This recruitment will also be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies that may occur over the next 12‑month period.

• Clear and strategic communicator:
  Able to craft accurate, concise messages and deliver them effectively across platforms.
• Media savvy and relationship focused:
  Comfortable interacting with reporters, preparing spokespeople, on‑camera interviews, and building trust with media outlets and internal leadership.
• Team player:
  Working collaboratively with police leadership and personnel, the City’s Public Relations Manager, and city staff.
• Community‑centered and credible:
  Shows a solid grasp of public sentiment, respects diverse audiences, and represents the department with integrity and professionalism.
• Calm under pressure:
  Can respond quickly during emergencies or high‑visibility events, balancing speed with accuracy.
• Tech and data comfortable:
  Familiar with digital communication tools, social media analytics, and basic reporting to help track engagement and inform strategy.

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, public relations, journalism, communications, or a related field.

Experience:

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public communications or public relations in a public or private sector organization is required. Experience with public safety communications, law enforcement environment or community relations is highly desirable.

Requires the possession of a valid Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment.

A completed City of Vacaville employment application and supplemental questionnaire must be received by the Human Resources Department at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by 5:30 p.m., Monday, January 26, 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online /Jobs. Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449‑5101. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.

Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address that you check on a regular basis.

For ADA information and other frequently asked questions, please refer to the City of Vacaville disability page.

The City of Vacaville is a proud organization of sophisticated, compassionate and hard‑working individuals, committed to honesty and integrity. Applicants considered for appointment will be required to undergo a thorough background investigation and a Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review).