Information Officer III

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11/1/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605591

Pay Grade14

Salary

$57,000.00 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 Rd

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 works 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 III will be responsible for development of news releases, agency talking points,
• digital media content, script writing and production of official agency certificates. This individual will
• work closely with all team members of the Public Affairs Branch to provide timely dissemination of information
• to the public and keep media partners apprised of any upcoming events. This position will plan, develop and
• coordinate comprehensive communications programs that include media, public affairs and various publications
• to promote the mission of the agency.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as primary researcher and writer of KSP press releases, talking points, articles and scripts.
• Writes, designs, edits and produces official KSP newsletter articles, postings for the internet and intranet
• sites, award programs and publications.
• Responsible for digital photography at news conferences, media events and agency programs to supplement
• agency news releases.
• Assists staff with coordinating special events, press conferences, awards and promotional ceremonies and
• cadet class graduations.
• Conducts targeted media dissemination and tracking of market penetration statewide.
• Prepares monthly summary of all written media coverage for dissemination.
• Assists with digital media marketing program and serves as a member of the social media team.
• Assists staff and other branches with special projects.
• Organizes and maintains file and historical photos of agency personnel and operations.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficient verbal and written communication skills

Photography

• 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:Three 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 [email protected]
• An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D