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8/17/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2604110
Information Officer II
Pay Grade 13
Salary
$43,000.00 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police
Location
919 Versailles Road
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
Kentucky State Police is the premier, full-service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the highest level of professionalism and integrity, the Kentucky State Police work to prevent, reduce, and deter crime and the fear of crime, enhance highway safety through education and enforcement, and safeguard property and protect individual rights.
The Information Officer II will be responsible for writing, producing, and recording videos, radio spots, podcasts, TV segments, and utilizing various forms of media outreach messaging to promote public safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Writes, produces, moderates, records, and, or, does videography for weekly podcast, radio, and TV segments.
- Develops and submits social media content, including reels, graphics, videos, and written content, to enhance public engagement and promote agency initiatives.
- Designs and produces graphic and illustrative materials for brochures, public service announcements, public safety campaigns, and other agency communications.
- Writes, edits, and distributes internal and external communications, including press releases, newsletters, scripts, social media content, and video productions to support and promote agency programs, events, and initiatives.
- Attends public events to capture photographs and video content for use in public outreach, community engagement, and agency storytelling efforts.
- Assists staff and other branches with special projects.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Videography, photography, and, or, audio production knowledge
- Digital, web-based, and social media skills
- Marketing and communications abilities.
If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career with the Kentucky State Police where you can make a positive difference in your local community we would love to review your application.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of experience in journalism, public relations, or experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this job title series.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in one of the above areas will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title may have extensive contact with the public.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Sherry Bray at sherry.bray@ky.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
