Division Chief of Neighborhood Safety

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

The Division Chief of Neighborhood Safety serves on the NYC Office of Community Safety's Senior Leadership Team and provides strategic leadership for the City's neighborhood safety and community violence prevention portfolio. Reporting directly to the Commissioner, the Division Chief leads efforts to reduce community violence and strengthen neighborhood safety, resident engagement, and well-being in communities disproportionately impacted by violence and longstanding inequities. The Division Chief oversees the Office of Neighborhood Safety and initiatives including the Crisis Management System (CMS), Mayor's Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety (MAP), ATLAS, hospital-based violence intervention, and other community-based violence prevention efforts. The role works with community organizations, City agencies, elected officials, and local stakeholders to advance evidence-informed, community-centered approaches, strengthen program effectiveness, and improve outcomes for New Yorkers. The position sets strategy for the neighborhood safety portfolio; oversees programs, budgets, staffing, contracts, and resources; monitors performance and drives continuous improvement; builds community and interagency partnerships; and leads and develops a multidisciplinary team. The Division Chief advises the Commissioner and Deputy Mayor on violence prevention policy, strategy, and emerging issues, and works with other Senior Leadership Team members to advance agency priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in community violence prevention, victim services, public health, public safety, social services, or a related field.
At least three years of supervisory or management experience.
Demonstrated experience leading community violence prevention initiatives.
Strong understanding of community violence intervention strategies, public health approaches to violence prevention, neighborhood safety, and place-based community development.
Experience managing complex programs, partnerships, and initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
Strong relationship-building skills and experience working with community-based organizations, residents, and local stakeholders.
Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to advancing equitable, community-centered approaches to safety and violence prevention.

Responsibilities

Set the strategic direction for the Office's neighborhood safety and violence prevention portfolio.
Advance a community violence prevention strategy grounded in best and promising practices across community violence intervention, hospital-based violence intervention, youth development, and other evidence-informed approaches.
Develop and implement citywide strategies to reduce community violence while strengthening neighborhood safety and community well-being.
Advise the Commissioner and Deputy Mayor on violence prevention policy, strategy, and emerging issues.
Promote equitable investment in communities disproportionately impacted by violence through data-informed and community-informed approaches.
Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand violence prevention initiatives based on emerging needs, data, and evidence.
Oversee the strategic direction, implementation, and performance of neighborhood safety and violence prevention programs, including CMS, MAP, ATLAS, hospital-based violence intervention, and related initiatives.
Manage the division's budget, staffing, contracts, and other resources to ensure effective implementation and responsible stewardship of public funds.
Partner with the Division Chief of Operations, OMB, City Hall, and other agency partners on budget, procurement, contracting, and operational matters affecting the division.
Oversee contracted providers and funded partners, ensuring accountability, program quality, and alignment with Office priorities.
Monitor program performance and outcomes and drive continuous improvement through data, research, and evidence-informed practices.
Build and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, residents, violence prevention practitioners, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate with City agencies, health systems, schools, housing partners, and other organizations to strengthen comprehensive violence prevention and neighborhood safety strategies.
Represent the Office in interagency initiatives, public forums, and community meetings.
Advance collaboration across government and community partners to strengthen violence prevention, resident engagement, and neighborhood safety.
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team responsible for community violence prevention programs, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
Establish goals, priorities, and performance expectations and ensure accountability for results.
Foster a collaborative and mission-driven team culture while supporting staff development and leadership growth.
Build and sustain a high-performing team by supporting effective recruitment, retention, and professional development.
Work with other members of the Senior Leadership Team to advance agency priorities and strategic initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.