Director, Regional Public Safety Programs

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is seeking a Chief of Regional Public Safety Programs to lead planning, coordination, and oversight of regional safety initiatives in the National Capital Region. Responsible for governance, budgets, and staff supervision, the role oversees grant-funded and locally funded work and collaborates with DHSPS and partner jurisdictions.

The position requires directing a small team of three and coordinating with vendors, with governance provided

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public policy or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Requires three years of progressive supervisory and professional work experience in homeland security/public safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of regional public safety programs aligning with regional priorities.
• Lead development of long-term strategic plans, multi-year budgets, and governance structures.
• Oversee grant-funded programs (UASI, STC) and procurement processes.
• Supervise staff, coordinate with committees and partner agencies, and report to leadership.
• Facilitate governance meetings and communicate program status to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Budget oversight

Grants management

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

OneDrive

Teams

Job description

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is seeking a Chief of Regional Public Safety Programs to lead planning, coordination, and oversight of regional safety initiatives in the National Capital Region. Responsible for governance, budgets, and staff supervision, the role oversees grant-funded and locally funded work and collaborates with DHSPS and partner jurisdictions.

The position requires directing a small team of three and coordinating with vendors, with governance provided