Public Safety Specialist/OVW Rural DV Project - Juneau
About The Position
The Public Safety Specialist supports the OVW Rural Domestic Violence Project by coordinating outreach, prevention education, and public safety collaboration efforts across rural communities. The position assists with survivor outreach and safety planning, supports trauma-informed public safety training, and helps coordinate regional efforts to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. This role contributes to community safety initiatives through coordination with law enforcement, tribal courts, schools, and community partners while supporting culturally responsive services for rural and tribal communities. The position also supports development of the Regional Response Guide and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Community Response Plan to strengthen coordinated regional response efforts. Additionally, this role provides support for the Public Safety Division’s Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC) Incident Command System (ICS) training and emergency preparedness efforts, contributing to overall program efficiency and readiness.
Requirements
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and survivor-centered practices
- Strong communication and community engagement skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with law enforcement, courts, schools, and community organizations
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently while following established procedures and grant requirements
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive situations
- Cultural humility and respect when working with diverse communities
- Knowledge of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures or willingness to learn
- Associate degree in a related field OR a High School Diploma/GED with equivalent related experience.
- One (1) – Two (2) years of public safety, outreach, victim services, program coordination, or related field
- Experience working with community partners or public service organizations
- Must be 21 years of age with a Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in domestic violence or sexual assault response
- Training facilitation experience
- Experience working in rural or Tribal communities
- Experience working with grant-funded programs
Responsibilities
- Provide outreach and safety planning support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking
- Coordinate youth prevention education sessions in rural communities using culturally rooted materials
- Support planning and coordination of trauma-informed training for public safety officers and partner agencies
- Assist with development and distribution of outreach materials, safety toolkits, and educational resources
- Support development of the Regional Response Guide and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Community Response Plan
- Organize and participate in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and Coordinated Community Response (CCR) meetings
- Track project activities and assist with documentation and reporting required by the Office on Violence Against Women
- Maintain strict confidentiality and survivor-centered practices
- Collaborate with tribal, community, and public safety partners to improve coordinated responses
- Support TEOC ICS training and emergency preparedness efforts, ensuring operational readiness in coordination with public safety initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
