Director of Public Safety (Executive Assistant to Mayor)

Full-time position available with the Mayor's Office located at 414 East 12th Street
Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with experience and education
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with some additional days/hours outside of that as needed.
Application Deadline Date: December 02, 2024


Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison with the Kansas City Police Department, County Prosecutor's Office, County public safety officials, state Department of Public Safety, U.S. Department of Justice and related federal partners including White House officials.
• Represents the Mayor's Office on the SAVE KC Board of Directors.
• Serves as a liaison with crime prevention and criminal justice advocates and local organizations.
• Serves as a liaison with national groups like the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Everytown for Gun Safety, and Moms Demand Action.
• Manages and prepare Mayor's Office priorities and engagement with the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners.
• Manages and develops Mayor's Office initiatives and policies in violence prevention, criminal enforcement, and criminal justice policy areas.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Master's degree in criminal justice, sociology, or other relevant fields. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree will be considered if they have strong prior experience. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise reports, recommendation, and correspondence. Comfortable with speaking to the public. Strong interest in politics and public service. Strong work ethic, ability to balance competing priorities while completing work on tight timelines. Project Management experience.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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