| Location | Lynchburg, VA |
| Salary | $55,000–$65,000 Per Year |
Assistant Police Public Information Officer
Salary
$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
03703
Department
Police
Division
Police Administration
Opening Date
10/23/2026
Closing Date
11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Performs community relations, media relations, public information, and content creation activities to keep the public informed on Lynchburg Police Department programs, safety initiatives, and events. Responsible for capturing visual content and telling the story of the Lynchburg Police Department across multiple mediums. At the direction of the Communications Manager, leads day-to-day social media management, assists with website updates, and produces graphic design, photography, and video content. Serves as a back-up Public Information Officer and builds positive relationships with media, department staff, city staff, and the community. Collaborates on community engagement events, crime prevention programs, recruitment marketing, and forward-facing materials for the Lynchburg Police Department to ensure professional content and branding alignment.
The ideal candidate will produce informative and engaging content. Skilled in visual storytelling, this individual operates effectively in fast-paced environments, balancing daily creative projects with emergency incident support while building strong community relationships.
Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
Leads daily social media content creation, scheduling, and channel management at the direction of the Communications Manager
Captures and edits high-quality photography and videography at department and community events
Develops strategies to inform, engage, and build trust with the public, stakeholders, and employees
Creates and promotes crime prevention initiatives, public safety campaigns, educational flyers, and digital graphics
Serves as a back-up Public Information Officer for routine, emergency, and sensitive media inquiries
Builds and maintains positive relationships with local media, community members, and department personnel
Assists with Department website maintenance and content updates
Represents the department at civic events and assists in maintaining the community events calendar
Assists Lynchburg Police Department units with forward-facing materials to ensure consistent municipal branding
Monitors news coverage and public feedback regarding LPD activities and programs
Responds to citizen inquiries and performs administrative duties as assigned
Flexible to working non-traditional hours, including occasional nights, weekends, and emergency call-outs
Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Education and Experience Required
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Criminal Justice, Marketing, or a related field, supplemented by two or more years of experience in digital content creation, media relations, public relations, or crime prevention outreach is preferred. Must have demonstrated skill in photography, video editing, graphic design, public speaking, and social media management. Experience in crime prevention education desired.
Additional Requirements
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to write clear, engaging content for web, social media, press releases, and print. Ability to present effectively to civic groups and respond professionally to community and media inquiries.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to synthesize complex policies, technical data, and incident details into clear messaging under tight deadlines. Ability to balance daily priorities with urgent incident support.
The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the Citys goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.
the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
Life insurance at no cost to the employee
Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
Paid Time Off
Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position
Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures
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DMV Release Notice: This position requires a valid drivers license and acceptable driving history. I hereby certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City permission to obtain my driving record.
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Please provide your drivers license number so that your driving record can be obtained.
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(Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record. You can email this information to human.resources@lynchburgva.gov, or fax to 434-845-4304 or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.
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If you answered yes to the above question, please provide the name of the State where your license was issued:
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I certify that the information provided on this application is truthful and accurate to my knowledge. I understand that any intentional omission of information and dishonestly will eliminate me from further consideration of employment with the Lynchburg Police Department.
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Please provide the last four digits of your Social Security number for verification purposes.
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Are you a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. eligible for naturalization?
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
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Do you currently have any bills in collections (exclude debt protected by bankruptcy)? If you do please explain in detail your plan to have these bills paid in full.
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Have you ever been convicted of a domestic assault and/or battery offense?
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Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor? Please explain and provide the year this occurred.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Please explain and provide the year this occurred.
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Are you now, or have you ever been a member of a criminal street gang, or group that furthers or promotes criminal activity? If yes, please explain.
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Have you ever purchased, manufactured, stored, sold, acted as a lookout, delivered, smuggled, sent through the mail, transported another person to illegally buy or sell drugs, or unlawfully benefitted in any way from the sale of prescription or illegal drugs? If yes, please explain including dates.
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Have you used marijuana in the past six (6) months? If so, when was the date of last usage?
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In the last four (4) years, have you unlawfully used any of the following: PCP, Heroin, Cocaine/Crack, Methamphetamine, Ecstasy, LSD, Psilocybin (mushrooms), or Rohypnol/Other Date Rape Drugs?
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Have you had your drivers license suspended, revoked, or refused in the last 3 years? Please explain.
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Have you been charged with or convicted of a DUI-related offense within the last 3 years?
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Have you had a valid Drivers License continuously for at least 3 years?
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Have you previously applied with the City of Lynchburg Police Department? If yes, when and for what position?
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You will be required to provide copies of your educational transcripts, birth certificate, DD 214 (if applicable) and DCJS Certification (if applicable). Please have these documents readily available to expedite the hiring process. Do you understand this requirement?
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Have you ever served in the Armed Forces?
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If you have served in the Armed Forces and have been discharged, was it dishonorable or for bad conduct? If so, please explain in detail.
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If you have no record of previous employment please provide detail regarding your time spent since graduation from High School or obtaining your GED.
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Have you ever been under a protective order by the court? If yes, please explain.
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Do you have any visible tattoos on your arms, neck, hands, and/or face? If yes, please give the location(s) and describe the tattoo(s). (You will be required to provide a photo of these at a later date in the hiring process.)
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Have you ever been disciplined, suspended, terminated, asked to resign, or received punitive actions at a current or former place of employment? If yes, please explain.
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Have you ever been disciplined or punished for any violation related to lying, cheating, stealing, or something else that would bring your integrity into question? If yes, please explain.
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Primary communication during the hiring process is done through the email address lpd.training@lynchburgva.gov or allen.kittrell@lynchburgva.gov. Please check your spam/junk folders on a regular basis in addition to your inbox for communication from the Recruiting office. Do you agree to check your email?
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This job will require you to pass a thorough background examination, which will include a polygraph and credit investigation. Are you willing to participate in these examinations?
Required Question
Employer City of Lynchburg
Address 900 Church Street
Lynchburg, Virginia, 24504
Phone (434) 455-4200