Division Chief of Neighborhood Safety

City of New York•New York, NY

10h•$220,000 - $240,000

About The Position

The Division Chief of Neighborhood Safety is a member of 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 while strengthening 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 and violence prevention portfolio; oversees program implementation, performance, budgets, staffing, contracts, and resources; and partners with the Division Chief of Operations, OMB, City Hall, and other agencies on operational and fiscal matters. It also builds community and interagency partnerships, represents the Office in public and community forums, and leads a multidisciplinary team through goal setting, performance management, staff development, recruitment, and retention. The role requires demonstrated leadership in community violence prevention, knowledge of community violence intervention and public health approaches, and the ability to manage complex programs and partnerships, develop teams, and advance equitable, community-centered safety strategies. A bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of progressively responsible relevant experience, including at least three years of supervisory or management experience, are required.

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, including community violence intervention, hospital-based violence intervention, youth development, and other evidence-informed 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 initiatives including CMS, MAP, ATLAS, hospital-based violence intervention, and related programs.
Manage the division’s budget, staffing, contracts, and resources, ensuring effective implementation and responsible stewardship of public funds.
Partner with the Division Chief of Operations, OMB, City Hall, and 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.
Establish 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.