Virginia Office of the Attorney General · 8 hours ago
Director of Crime Reduction Initiatives
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Director of Crime Reduction Initiatives to lead a statewide strategy aimed at reducing firearm violence and recidivism. The role involves developing engagement strategies with community members, overseeing data-driven practices, and enhancing community partnerships to improve public safety.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
The Director spearheads the development of meaningful engagement strategies that treat community members as equal partners in public safety. This involves moving beyond traditional outreach for those most impacted by firearm violence, ensuring that local expertise and lived experiences inform the initiative’s strategic direction and build long-term institutional trust
The Director ensures that the initiative's operational framework is robust and capable of adapting to the evolving landscape of firearm violence and community safety needs. This involves a strategic evaluation of data-driven practices and research methodologies to identify and implement interventions that effectively reduce violent crime and support long-term prevention
The Director oversees the development and execution of various community and law enforcement engagements. This encompasses organizing public safety briefings, coordinating re-entry resource fairs, facilitating trauma-informed training sessions, and conducting multi-agency intelligence-sharing meetings to strengthen community partnerships and enhance the collective response to systemic violence
The Director’s role involves streamlining internal data collection processes and embracing technological advancements to enhance the analysis of crime trends. By identifying inefficiencies and implementing evidence-based solutions, the Director aims to improve workflow and operational effectiveness while leading a specialized team of research, re-entry, and community outreach experts
The Director's position is one that demands a strategic vision, exceptional leadership qualities, and a proactive approach to operational management. Success in this role is measured by the ability to create a dynamic operational environment capable of addressing the challenges of crime reduction, alongside improving internal efficiencies, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships
Qualification
Required
Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
Candidates should have demonstrated computer proficiency with word processing (Microsoft products preferred)
Preferred
A related degree in is preferred; however, an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for educational criteria
Company
Virginia Office of the Attorney General
The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is the Commonwealth's law firm.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Broadus Pettiford, CEH, CISM, CISSP, PMP
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