Opioid Education and Awareness Coordinator
Salary
$49,691.20 Annually
Location
Aiken, SC
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Public Safety
Division
Patrol / Fire
Opening Date
10/28/2026
Closing Date
11/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The City of Aiken is accepting applications for an Opioid Education and Awareness Officer to join our Public Safety department.
Examples of Duties
- Reviews reports and data to evaluate the effectiveness if Department Opioid Awareness programs
- Develops working relationships with community groups and acts as a liaison between the department and other Drug Treatment and Education groups to further the departments mission
- Gives presentations and lectures regarding Opioid addiction and the Opioid crisis within the country, state, and community
- Designs pamphlets, flyers, and posters to be dispersed and displayed throughout the community to raise opioid awareness
- Organizes and maintains a filing system; performs general administrative duties as assigned and needed for annual documentation for position
- Researches and maintains awareness of current drugs used and tends in opioid addiction
- Inspects, maintains, and cleans assigned uniform, vehicle, and assigned equipment; maintains personal hygiene in accordance with departmental policy and procedures
- Participates in scheduled and unscheduled training as required
- Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with other City departments, outside vendors, and the general public contacted in the course of work
Other Responsibilities
- Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested, to track strategic goal accomplishments and to provide evaluations of work performed
- Manage special projects and conduct research
- Participates in organizational meetings
- Develops content and skill expertise by attending meetings and seminars germane to the position and the base of knowledge required for the job
- Other substantive tasks may be assigned based on demonstrated abilities
- Performs public relations activities; speaks to students, civic groups, and other community organizations regarding drug awareness; gives tours of facilities
- Assists other emergency response agencies as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Associates or Bachelors level degree (preferred)
- Valid state drivers license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record
- Must be able to meet all requirements of South Carolina law for law enforcement officers and firefighters
- Interpersonal skills necessary to be understood by and courteous of fellow employees, citizens, and businesses
- Computer skills necessary to complete various department reports and to record information to comply with state legal reporting requirements
- Knowledge of public relations principles and practices, including mass media, publicity, community relations, and community programs
Supplemental Information
This position is subject to a criminal background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. The City of Aiken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.
Full-time Benefits include:
Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, life insurance (5x salary), flex health spending account, short-term disability, an employee wellness program, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, participation in a Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan, and South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program.
Paid Holidays include:
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- Day after Christmas (Dec. 26th)
- Employees Birthday
- Floating holiday (must be on payroll prior to January 1st )
Retirement
Full-time employees participate in the Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan. After one year of employment, the employee will begin contributing 6% to the Plan, with the City making a matching 6% contribution. Employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
Employer City of Aiken
Address 111 Chesterfield St S
Aiken, South Carolina, 29801
Phone 803-642-7660
803-643-2160
Website https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/