City of Fort Worth
Assistant Police Director of Communications
City of Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Assistant Police Director of Communications
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Assistant Police Director of Communications
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City of Fort Worth
Pay Range:
$57.69/hr. - $74.52/hr. | $120,000 - $155,000 annual compensation
Job Posting Closing on:
Friday, January 23, 2026
Benefits for this position include:
11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.
An Assistant Police Director of Communications job is available within the Police Chief’s Office of the Fort Worth Police Department. Under the direction of the Police Chief’s Office, the Assistant Police Director assists in planning, developing, implementing, and managing the dissemination of news and information to the public, FWPD employees, and the media regarding departmental and/or Citywide programs.
The Assistant Police Director supports crisis responses and manages crisis communications, media relations for critical incidents, and helps build community trust. This position also develops and ensures consistent messaging and branded presentation of content on various FWPD platforms, including but not limited to the website, social media, printed and electronic publications, and news releases. It works closely with the Chief Communications Officer in the City Manager’s Office to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent messaging on print and media related content as well as critical incident situations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences, Marketing or a related field
Five (5) years of increasingly related responsible experience with a proven track record in traditional, digital and crisis communication
At least two (2) years in a manager or supervisory role
Preferred Qualifications
Leading, managing and developing strategic relationships with key points of contact in a complex organization
Managing integrated communications and marketing campaigns via multiple platforms
Designing and delivering multiple programs, projects and tasks in a dynamic environment
The Assistant Police Director of Communications Job Responsibilities Include
Works directly with the Chief of Police to establish strategic departmental messaging
Oversees the PIO team to ensure cohesive communication and effective and efficient media outreach
Directs the daily operations of a public information office, including overseeing staff responsible for research and compilation of statistical and historical data
Sets and develops FWPD messaging and communications strategies in alignment with department and citywide framework
Manages responses to breaking news, critical incidents, and helps keep the public abreast of major department announcements
Assists in researching issues and drafting communications for the Chief of Police and develops talking points for public information officers and community engagement
Plans, reviews, edits, writes, produces and manages content for internal/external communications, marketing, promotional materials, website and social media, monitoring effectiveness and impact
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with the local media and civic organizations and serves as a spokesperson and representative for the department to the media and external organizations including community, schools, and government groups when necessary
Working Conditions and Physical Demand As stated on the official City job description:
Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions.
Sedentary work – positions in this class typically exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Requirements Applicants must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. CJIS requirements include disqualification for felony convictions, felony deferred adjudication, Class A and B misdemeanor convictions in the last 10 years, Class A/B misdemeanor deferred adjudication in the last 10 years, open arrest for any criminal offense, and all family violence convictions regardless of class.
Conditions of Employment The City of Fort Worth is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The City recruits, hires, trains and promotes a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or non‑merit factors.
The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected will be required to pass pre‑employment checks such as criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. Criminal convictions will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.
Seniorities: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management; Government Administration
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Assistant Police Director of Communications
role at
City of Fort Worth
Pay Range:
$57.69/hr. - $74.52/hr. | $120,000 - $155,000 annual compensation
Job Posting Closing on:
Friday, January 23, 2026
Benefits for this position include:
11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.
An Assistant Police Director of Communications job is available within the Police Chief’s Office of the Fort Worth Police Department. Under the direction of the Police Chief’s Office, the Assistant Police Director assists in planning, developing, implementing, and managing the dissemination of news and information to the public, FWPD employees, and the media regarding departmental and/or Citywide programs.
The Assistant Police Director supports crisis responses and manages crisis communications, media relations for critical incidents, and helps build community trust. This position also develops and ensures consistent messaging and branded presentation of content on various FWPD platforms, including but not limited to the website, social media, printed and electronic publications, and news releases. It works closely with the Chief Communications Officer in the City Manager’s Office to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent messaging on print and media related content as well as critical incident situations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences, Marketing or a related field
Five (5) years of increasingly related responsible experience with a proven track record in traditional, digital and crisis communication
At least two (2) years in a manager or supervisory role
Preferred Qualifications
Leading, managing and developing strategic relationships with key points of contact in a complex organization
Managing integrated communications and marketing campaigns via multiple platforms
Designing and delivering multiple programs, projects and tasks in a dynamic environment
The Assistant Police Director of Communications Job Responsibilities Include
Works directly with the Chief of Police to establish strategic departmental messaging
Oversees the PIO team to ensure cohesive communication and effective and efficient media outreach
Directs the daily operations of a public information office, including overseeing staff responsible for research and compilation of statistical and historical data
Sets and develops FWPD messaging and communications strategies in alignment with department and citywide framework
Manages responses to breaking news, critical incidents, and helps keep the public abreast of major department announcements
Assists in researching issues and drafting communications for the Chief of Police and develops talking points for public information officers and community engagement
Plans, reviews, edits, writes, produces and manages content for internal/external communications, marketing, promotional materials, website and social media, monitoring effectiveness and impact
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with the local media and civic organizations and serves as a spokesperson and representative for the department to the media and external organizations including community, schools, and government groups when necessary
Working Conditions and Physical Demand As stated on the official City job description:
Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions.
Sedentary work – positions in this class typically exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Requirements Applicants must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. CJIS requirements include disqualification for felony convictions, felony deferred adjudication, Class A and B misdemeanor convictions in the last 10 years, Class A/B misdemeanor deferred adjudication in the last 10 years, open arrest for any criminal offense, and all family violence convictions regardless of class.
Conditions of Employment The City of Fort Worth is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The City recruits, hires, trains and promotes a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or non‑merit factors.
The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected will be required to pass pre‑employment checks such as criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. Criminal convictions will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.
Seniorities: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management; Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of Fort Worth by 2x.
Apply now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth.
#J-18808-Ljbffr