Public Relations Coordinator

Title: Public Relations Coordinator DSP02804

State Role Title:PR & Mktg Spec IV

Hiring Range: Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of State Police

Location:Suffolk VA

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Public Relations Coordinator in our Public Relations Office in Suffolk Virginia.

Are you passionate about storytelling community engagement and shaping public perception The Virginia State Police is seeking a dynamic Public Relations professional to join our team and help us strengthen trust transparency and communication with the citizens we serve. If you have strong communication and content creation skills a passion for public service and the ability to thrive under pressure we want you on our team. Help us tell the story of VSP!

The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:

Support the Public Relations Director and advance the objectives of the Public Relations Office of the Virginia State Police.
Independently carry out all public relations activities for a comprehensive public affairs media relations and public information program.

About the Agency:

We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the VSP family you would make a difference by serving every city county town resident and visitors of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with VSP!

VSP embraces inclusion and diversity in our workforce and in the protection of all people. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become a best-in-class state government agency. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our team.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge:

In the effective development management and execution of public relations campaigns social media platforms marketing concepts research methods and crisis communications practices.
In researching and writing press releases speeches newsletters and various publications; and the preparation and facilitation of press conferences under time constraints.

Skills:

In graphic design and in using personal computers with standard Microsoft Office software; Adobe InDesign/Photoshop; video editing and production; photography and other web cloud-based creative-design software.

Ability:

To work with news media and respond to and research media inquiries on deadline and/or in response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
To communicate effectively orally and in writing in English; and to organize and present ideas materials and concepts creatively.
To successfully manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced demanding work environment.
To set and meet deadlines.
To work independently and as a team member.
To be self-motivated and make logical decisions.
To assist with the layout design and editing of external and internal public relations projects.
To establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department personnel the public and media; and to possess a positive attitude energetic creative team player with commitment to excellence.
High school diploma or equivalency.

Additional Considerations

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major studies in Public Relations Journalism Communications Marketing or related field preferred.
Experience with law enforcement and crisis communications is highly desired.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s) to include pre-employment testing a presentation and/or a work sample if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.
Applications cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on February 26 2026. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.

PageUp provides confirmation of receipt of your application resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at

It is the policy of the Department of State Police (the Department) that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture hair type and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.

This policy shall be adhered to in all facets of Departmental employment practices. It does not permit the lowering of bona fide job requirements performance criteria or qualifications to give preference to any state employee or applicant for state employment based on the above prohibitions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.