Strategic Public Safety Policy Leader

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Flexible schedules

Paid holidays

Job summary

King County is seeking a Public Safety Policy Lead Advisor to support Executive Zahilay, driving cross‑agency policy priorities and advancing equity in public safety outcomes.

The role requires long-standing policy expertise, strong collaboration with criminal legal system partners, and a track record of translating policy into measurable results. Expect in‑person work in the County with a strategic, impactful mandate.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in policy or public safety-related roles impacting public safety or the criminal legal system.
• Ability to collaborate with legal, public safety, community organizations, prosecutors and defenders.
• Strong facilitation skills for conversations with multiple perspectives.
• Proven track record translating policy into measurable results.
• Commitment to transparency, equity, and service excellence in government.

Responsibilities

• Partner with policy leads to develop and implement Executive Zahilay's broader public safety priorities.
• Lead and support major public safety projects (alternative response programs, gun violence prevention, safety strategies).
• Coordinate policy development across legal system partners and care systems.
• Build and maintain relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders and community groups.
• Represent the Executive in meetings and working groups on community safety policy.
• Align policy priorities with broader organizational strategy and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Policy leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Analytical writing

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Equity focus

Cross-agency collaboration

Job description

King County is seeking a Public Safety Policy Lead Advisor to support Executive Zahilay, driving cross‑agency policy priorities and advancing equity in public safety outcomes.

The role requires long-standing policy expertise, strong collaboration with criminal legal system partners, and a track record of translating policy into measurable results. Expect in‑person work in the County with a strategic, impactful mandate.