Job Description

As a municipal government entity, the City of Pueblo is an employer of choice. The city employs over 800 team members in 15 different departments. Teams of diverse individuals work diligently to accomplish the various objectives that are essential to ensure that the Pueblo community is well represented, served and protected. Many of our employees enjoy a long and rewarding career with the city. Pueblo offers a stable work environment, rewarding career options, competitive salaries and a great benefits package. 

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Do you have experience in communications, public, or media relations and want a role that truly impacts community trust and public safety? Look no further!

The City of Pueblo is seeking qualified candidates to become our next Community Engagement Manager for the Pueblo Police Department. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee the flow of information between the department, the City, and the community. As the Community Engagement Manager, you’ll lead a team to drive engagement, promote transparency, and support the Chief’s vision across the entire department. You’ll develop communication strategies, guide media relations, manage public affairs efforts, and handle high-profile or sensitive issues with professionalism and confidence. You’ll also create high-quality content, coordinate media interviews, identify story opportunities, build relationships with reporters and digital media outlets, and prepare briefings, presentations, and reports for leadership. If you're passionate about community engagement and supporting public safety initiatives, this is the opportunity for you! This full-time position offers you a variety of benefits, a fast-paced work environment, and an annual salary range of $74,977.44 - $91,044.48. Apply now through February 10th, 2026. Click on PD Community Engagement Manager for access to the complete

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Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field

(additional years of experience will be considered on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the required education; applicants with an associate’s degree will need an additional two years of experience and applicants with a high school diploma or GED will need an additional 4 years of experience in each of the areas below.)

• Experience:
  • At least 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, public or media relations fields
  • 1 year of supervisory experience

• A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
  • License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification 
  • During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license

• Preferred

  qualifications

  :
  • Bilingual in Spanish for both oral and written communication 
  • At least 1 year of experience in crisis communications, emergency management, or in a political environment

Tattoos and other markings, as described below, will be cause for disqualification: 

• Any tattoos, or other markings on the head, scalp, face, ears, neck (above the collarbone), or hands (wrist to fingertips).
• Permanent cosmetic make-up on the face or permanent commitment band(s) on the finger(s) are exempt from this policy
• Current Police Department employees hired prior to July 1, 2025, will be exempt from this disqualification

Illegal drug usage, as described below, at the time of application may be cause for disqualification: 

• Any use of marijuana within 1 year prior to the date of application; 

And/Or;

• Any usage of any illegal drugs other than marijuana (i.e. heroin, cocaine, LSD, amphetamines, steroids, or other illegal drug as defined in schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act) within two (2) years prior to the date of application.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must be willing to submit to the following requirements: 

• Comprehensive background investigation
• Polygraph
• Psychological examination
• Drug screening
• Physical examination

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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