Division Chief of Neighborhood Safety

City of New York•New York, NY

2d•$220,000 - $240,000

About The Position

The Division Chief of Neighborhood Safety is a member of the 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 affected by violence and longstanding inequities. The Division Chief oversees the Office of Neighborhood Safety and programs 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 closely 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 role sets strategy for the neighborhood safety and violence prevention portfolio; oversees program implementation, performance, budgets, staffing, contracts, and resources; and supports accountability and continuous improvement. It also builds community and interagency partnerships and leads a multidisciplinary team. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant field, including at least three years of supervisory or management experience. A cover letter is required to apply.

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 equitable, community-centered approaches to safety and violence prevention.
A cover letter is required in addition to the resume.

Responsibilities

Set strategic direction for the Office’s neighborhood safety and violence prevention portfolio.
Advance a community violence prevention strategy informed by best and promising practices in community violence intervention, hospital-based violence intervention, youth development, and related approaches.
Develop and implement citywide strategies to reduce community violence and strengthen 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 using data-informed and community-informed approaches.
Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand violence prevention initiatives based on emerging needs, data, and evidence.
Oversee the strategy, implementation, and performance of programs including CMS, MAP, ATLAS, hospital-based violence intervention, and related initiatives.
Manage the division’s budget, staffing, contracts, and other resources, ensuring 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.
Oversee contracted providers and funded partners, ensuring accountability, program quality, and alignment with Office priorities.
Monitor program performance and outcomes and drive continuous improvement using 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 on 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.
Set goals, priorities, and performance expectations and ensure accountability for results.
Foster a collaborative, mission-driven team culture and support staff development and leadership growth.
Support effective recruitment, retention, and professional development to build and sustain a high-performing team.
Work with other Senior Leadership Team members to advance agency priorities and strategic initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.