Public Affairs Administrative Assistant Director

Date Opened: Wednesday, July 01, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Salary: $122,936.00 - $176,719.3 Commensurate with Experience

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SUMMARY

The Public Affairs Assistant Administrative Director is a key member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police department senior executive leadership team directly responsible for leading and managing the department’s public affairs functions. Under general direction from the Chief of Police or designee, this position is directly responsible for managing communications for the Office of the Chief with external constituencies to include coordinating with the appropriate offices to create effective communication, particularly in dealing with timely or crisis situations. The Assistant Administrative Director coordinates messages and distributes information to various audiences, along with updating City agencies including the City of Charlotte Corporate Communications, the City's leadership team, and the City Council.

The maximum salary for this position will not exceed $161,352.44 annually.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide communications consultation and subject matter expertise in support of strategies, projects, law enforcement impact and/or other matters of critical importance to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
• Research, analyzes, develops and implements communications plans and strategies; collaborates with leadership on public information releases, communication plans and strategies, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Lead the writing and strategic development of talking points, media materials, and project-specific communications for the Chief including media advisories, press releases, fact sheets, and op-ed, etc. Prepare presentations for the Chief to make to Council, the City Manager, CMPD Police Foundation, etc.
• Administers, coordinates, and oversees communications and related projects, promotions, community outreach and the dissemination of CMPD public information.
• Manages staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
• Respond to critical incidents and assists the Chief of Police or designee in preparing talking points and media interviews.
• Administers, coordinates, and oversees communications and related projects, promotions, community outreach and the dissemination of CMPD public information.
• Professionally represent the Department to external constituencies as well as managing and coordinating internal communications between the Office of the Chief and departmental divisions and units.
• Lead the writing and strategic development of talking points, media materials, and project-specific communications for the Chief including media advisories, press releases, fact sheets, and op-ed, etc. Prepare presentations for the Chief to make to Council, the City Manager, CMPD Police Foundation, etc.
• Manages external events where CMPD is asked to participate and/or creates strategic opportunities for exposure in the community.
• Develop, monitor, and report on departmental performance objectives.
• Serve as a point of contact with internal project teams and key partners on a variety of campaigns and initiatives.
• Participate actively in staff discussions and strategic planning meetings. Serve as liaison between the public information office and other internal divisions to collaborate, exchange information, and advance the department’s mission.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, or a related field of study and five (5) years of related work experience.
• OR an equivalent combination of education