Marketing Specialist

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) is hiring a Marketing Specialist to build and carry out a marketing strategy that reaches diverse audiences through print and multi-media channels. This recruitment is being used to create an 18-month eligibility list for current and future vacancies. The role is based in Phoenix, AZ with an onsite work location.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a marketing strategy in both print and multi-media formats for diverse audiences.
• Support audience understanding of complex issues and trends within the public safety community.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising, marketing, or another related field, plus two (2) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to equal six (6) years.
• Must successfully complete the examination process.
• Applicants must complete an examination process.
• A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants.
• DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
• If this position requires driving or use of a vehicle as an essential function to conduct State business, Driver’s License Requirements apply.
• All newly hired State employees must successfully complete Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify).

Technology

• E-Verify

Pay and employment details

• Location: Phoenix, AZ (onsite)
• Salary: USD 60,113 - 82,091 per year
• Experience: 2 years minimum

Benefits

• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child, pilot program)

Working conditions and physical requirements

• Office environment
• Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months

Retirement

• State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan, and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period.
• The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Participation option in a voluntary deferred compensation program to support tax-deferred retirement investments.