Job Title: Public Safety Strategic Leader
Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Public Safety Strategic Leader to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead transformation efforts in public safety, drive outcomes grounded in community trust, equity, and resilience, and advance the city's commitment to social justice and community well-being.
As a key member of the city's executive team, you will guide strategic planning across bureaus (Police, Fire & Rescue, 911, Emergency Management, and Community Safety) to align public safety services with city goals and ensure operational excellence and fiscal sustainability. You will also develop clear strategies and accountability systems to support continuous improvement, organizational learning, and the delivery of effective, transparent public safety services.
The ideal candidate will have experience in senior leadership roles, managing complex public sector initiatives with a strong emphasis on budget development and oversight, including securing new revenue sources and ensuring fiscal responsibility in public safety. They will also have expertise in building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community leaders, elected officials, labor unions, and intergovernmental partners, while fostering collaboration and ensuring inclusive participation in decision-making processes that advance equity, diversity, and inclusion, and community trust.
Additionally, the successful candidate will have knowledge of municipal policy development, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure alignment with city priorities in public safety. They will also be able to represent the city in a variety of settings, with strong public speaking, strategic communication, and the capacity to engage diverse communities with cultural understanding, empathy, and transparency.