Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
Crime Prevention & Violence Reduction Director - Mayor's Office
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Overview
Crime Prevention & Violence Reduction Director - Mayor's Office. The Crime Prevention & Violence Reduction Director will provide strategic leadership in establishing and managing the Office of Violence Prevention and Reduction (OVPR). This role is pivotal in advancing community safety through data-informed strategies, aligning Metro departments, engaging stakeholders, and implementing evidence-based, community-informed programs to prevent and reduce violence across Nashville-Davidson County. Responsibilities
Establish and lead the Office of Violence Prevention and Reduction (OVPR), developing a comprehensive strategy for violence prevention and reduction. Define clear, measurable goals for annual reductions in violent crime. Collaborate with the Office of Youth Safety to align programming across Metropolitan Government departments. Develop evidence-based responses to emerging safety challenges in collaboration with Metro departments, agencies, and community partners. Advise the Mayor and his senior team on a wide range of safety issues. Direct city-funded violence prevention and intervention initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment with key Metro departments and government agencies. Coordinate interdepartmental efforts to maximize impact and resource efficiency in violence prevention programs. Establish partnerships with nonprofits, grassroots organizations, and faith-based communities to enhance community safety efforts. Identify national experts and local stakeholders to support OVPR initiatives. Engage a local university to help design and evaluate programs and initiatives. Work with the Legislative Affairs and Civic & Community Engagement teams in the Mayor’s office to build consensus and support for safety initiatives, addressing neighborhood concerns effectively with Metro Council members and the community. Cultivate relationships with community-based organizations, faith leaders, and advocacy groups to ensure inclusivity and diverse community representation. Work closely with the Metro Public Health Department to strengthen data and reporting systems, expand technical assistance, and increase the frequency and intensity of key programs. Collaborate with national experts and local stakeholders to develop a comprehensive violence prevention and reduction plan. Define a clear theory of change and logic models for key pathways. Oversee the design and implementation of evidence-based community programs that promote safety and opportunity. Oversee the development of evidence-based community programs designed to promote safety and opportunity and support positive youth development. Develop performance metrics to monitor progress and measure the impact of OVPR initiatives. Use data-driven insights to refine strategies, improve program effectiveness, and report on outcomes transparently. Engage a local university as a research and evaluation partner to enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities. Identify and secure federal, state, private, and philanthropic funding to sustain and expand initiatives, working with the Mayor’s Office of Advancement and Strategic Partnerships. Collaborate with Metro departments to ensure equitable grant allocation processes for community organizations. Cultivate partnerships with private foundations and businesses to innovate programs and enhance resource development. Prioritize initiatives that address the unique needs of underserved and vulnerable populations in Nashville. Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Education, Social Work, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Behavior Sciences, Public Health, or a related field. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in community safety, public health approaches to violence prevention, or community-based organizations (CBO), with demonstrated leadership experience in similar roles. Application Instructions
Interested candidates must complete the application as well as submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. The cover letter should specifically address experience with community-based crime prevention and examples of successful program implementation. We are an equal opportunity employer. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles. Metro Nashville Government respects religious beliefs and practices and will provide accommodations upon request when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create undue hardship on operations. For ADA or other protected accommodations, contact Human Resources at 615-862-6640. Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078, all employees shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. Benefits
The Mayor’s Office offers a generous core benefits package to eligible employees who work 20+ hours per week, with benefits effective the first of the month after 30 days of employment. Core benefits include Medical, Dental, Basic Life, Pension, Paid Family Leave, Longevity, Work Life/Employee Assistance Program, and other related provisions. Paid leave details are provided by the Human Resources office.
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Crime Prevention & Violence Reduction Director - Mayor's Office. The Crime Prevention & Violence Reduction Director will provide strategic leadership in establishing and managing the Office of Violence Prevention and Reduction (OVPR). This role is pivotal in advancing community safety through data-informed strategies, aligning Metro departments, engaging stakeholders, and implementing evidence-based, community-informed programs to prevent and reduce violence across Nashville-Davidson County. Responsibilities
Establish and lead the Office of Violence Prevention and Reduction (OVPR), developing a comprehensive strategy for violence prevention and reduction. Define clear, measurable goals for annual reductions in violent crime. Collaborate with the Office of Youth Safety to align programming across Metropolitan Government departments. Develop evidence-based responses to emerging safety challenges in collaboration with Metro departments, agencies, and community partners. Advise the Mayor and his senior team on a wide range of safety issues. Direct city-funded violence prevention and intervention initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment with key Metro departments and government agencies. Coordinate interdepartmental efforts to maximize impact and resource efficiency in violence prevention programs. Establish partnerships with nonprofits, grassroots organizations, and faith-based communities to enhance community safety efforts. Identify national experts and local stakeholders to support OVPR initiatives. Engage a local university to help design and evaluate programs and initiatives. Work with the Legislative Affairs and Civic & Community Engagement teams in the Mayor’s office to build consensus and support for safety initiatives, addressing neighborhood concerns effectively with Metro Council members and the community. Cultivate relationships with community-based organizations, faith leaders, and advocacy groups to ensure inclusivity and diverse community representation. Work closely with the Metro Public Health Department to strengthen data and reporting systems, expand technical assistance, and increase the frequency and intensity of key programs. Collaborate with national experts and local stakeholders to develop a comprehensive violence prevention and reduction plan. Define a clear theory of change and logic models for key pathways. Oversee the design and implementation of evidence-based community programs that promote safety and opportunity. Oversee the development of evidence-based community programs designed to promote safety and opportunity and support positive youth development. Develop performance metrics to monitor progress and measure the impact of OVPR initiatives. Use data-driven insights to refine strategies, improve program effectiveness, and report on outcomes transparently. Engage a local university as a research and evaluation partner to enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities. Identify and secure federal, state, private, and philanthropic funding to sustain and expand initiatives, working with the Mayor’s Office of Advancement and Strategic Partnerships. Collaborate with Metro departments to ensure equitable grant allocation processes for community organizations. Cultivate partnerships with private foundations and businesses to innovate programs and enhance resource development. Prioritize initiatives that address the unique needs of underserved and vulnerable populations in Nashville. Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Education, Social Work, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Behavior Sciences, Public Health, or a related field. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in community safety, public health approaches to violence prevention, or community-based organizations (CBO), with demonstrated leadership experience in similar roles. Application Instructions
Interested candidates must complete the application as well as submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. The cover letter should specifically address experience with community-based crime prevention and examples of successful program implementation. We are an equal opportunity employer. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles. Metro Nashville Government respects religious beliefs and practices and will provide accommodations upon request when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create undue hardship on operations. For ADA or other protected accommodations, contact Human Resources at 615-862-6640. Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078, all employees shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. Benefits
The Mayor’s Office offers a generous core benefits package to eligible employees who work 20+ hours per week, with benefits effective the first of the month after 30 days of employment. Core benefits include Medical, Dental, Basic Life, Pension, Paid Family Leave, Longevity, Work Life/Employee Assistance Program, and other related provisions. Paid leave details are provided by the Human Resources office.
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