Director Of The Office Of Neighborhood Safety - Office Of Social Equity And Innovation

City and County of Denver

Denver, Colorado, United States
Base: $109,134.00 - $125,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
5-7 years experience in government or criminal justice
Violence prevention and intervention strategies
Grant application development and oversight
The Director provides strategic leadership for Denver's community-based safety initiatives to advance equitable solutions for historically marginalized communities

Job Summary

  • The Director provides strategic leadership for Denver's community-based safety initiatives to advance equitable solutions for historically marginalized communities.
  • The role focuses on translating community voice into policy and program design while building trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • The City offers a competitive salary range of $109,134.00 to $125,000.00 along with a guaranteed life-long pension and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

The Director provides strategic leadership for Denver's community-based safety initiatives to advance equitable solutions for historically marginalized communities.

Salary

Base: $109,134.00 - $125,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Guaranteed life-long pension, 457B Retirement Plan, 140 hours PTO, medical/dental/vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-7 years experience in government or criminal justice
  • Violence prevention and intervention strategies
  • Grant application development and oversight
  • Cross-sector partnership cultivation
  • Trauma-informed and culturally grounded approaches

Nice-to-have

  • Humility and cultural responsiveness
  • Familiarity with gang culture and credible messenger models
  • Experience working with youth impacted by systemic inequities
  • Public speaking and facilitation skills
  • Community organizing and coalition-building experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Five years of functional management experience
  • CJIS clearance within probationary period
  • Valid US work authorization without visa sponsorship

Work Rights

Must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship

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