Crime Prevention & Violence Reduction Director - Mayor's Office bei Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN

About the Department

This is a non-civil service announcement in the 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. 

Mayoral staff (non-civil service) receive 15 days of Paid Time Off and 12 sick days annually.

***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.***

Position Duties

Leadership and Policy Development

• 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. 

Program Oversight and Coordination

• 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.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• 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. 

Program Development, Assessment, and Implementation

• 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.

Data and Evaluation

• 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.

Funding and Sustainability

• 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.

***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.***

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
 
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Other Qualifications

• Master's Degree 
• Proven track record in building and managing cross-sector partnerships and engaging diverse stakeholders
• Expertise in organizational development including strategic planning and program management/design/evaluation
• Demonstrated experience of evidence-based practices in violence prevention, including public health strategies, cognitive-behavioral theory based initiatives, group violence intervention, and street outreach

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
 
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

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