Executive Director, Neighborhood Safety (DNS)

City of Baltimore, Department of Planning; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 158,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Baltimore seeks an inaugural Executive Director to lead the newly formed Department of Neighborhood Safety. You will set vision, strategy, and culture to deliver alternative response and violence prevention across communities.

Lead a high-impact team, coordinate with Mayor’s Office and City agencies, and drive organizational change, data governance, and resource alignment to improve public safety outcomes.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field is required.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• Experience across public health, emergency response, public policy, or criminal justice.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and large programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for the Department of Neighborhood Safety.
• Advise the Mayor and City leadership on safety policy and priorities.
• Develop and implement trauma-informed, evidence-based strategies.
• Oversee division directors and ensure accountable performance.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and interagency partnerships.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Excellent communication

Implementation & execution

Data governance knowledge

Policy advisory

Education

Advanced degree in Public Health/Public Administration/Public Policy/Social Work/Criminology

Job description

The City of Baltimore seeks an inaugural Executive Director to lead the newly formed Department of Neighborhood Safety. You will set vision, strategy, and culture to deliver alternative response and violence prevention across communities.

Lead a high-impact team, coordinate with Mayor’s Office and City agencies, and drive organizational change, data governance, and resource alignment to improve public safety outcomes.