Title: Director of Crime Reduction Initiatives

State Role Title: Director of Crime Reduction Initiatives

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Director of Crime Reduction Initiatives to lead a statewide, multi-disciplinary strategy dedicated to reducing firearm violence and breaking cycles of recidivism. Operating within the Executive Division’s Programs and Outreach Section, the Director serves as the primary driver for the state’s evidence-based approach to public safety, centering on community-led prevention and rigorous data-driven interventions.

Work Tasks and Duties:
● The Director spearheads the development of meaningful engagement strategies that treat community members as equal partners in public safety. This involves moving beyond traditional outreach for those most impacted by firearm violence, ensuring that local expertise and lived experiences inform the initiative’s strategic direction and build long-term institutional trust.
● The Director ensures that the initiative's operational framework is robust and capable of adapting to the evolving landscape of firearm violence and community safety needs. This involves a strategic evaluation of data-driven practices and research methodologies to identify and implement interventions that effectively reduce violent crime and support long-term prevention.

● The Director oversees the development and execution of various community and law enforcement engagements. This encompasses organizing public safety briefings, coordinating re-entry resource fairs, facilitating trauma-informed training sessions, and conducting multi-agency intelligence-sharing meetings to strengthen community partnerships and enhance the collective response to systemic violence.
● The Director’s role involves streamlining internal data collection processes and embracing technological advancements to enhance the analysis of crime trends. By identifying inefficiencies and implementing evidence-based solutions, the Director aims to improve workflow and operational effectiveness while leading a specialized team of research, re-entry, and community outreach experts.
● The Director's position is one that demands a strategic vision, exceptional leadership qualities, and a proactive approach to operational management. Success in this role is measured by the ability to create a dynamic operational environment capable of addressing the challenges of crime reduction, alongside improving internal efficiencies, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

● Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Candidates should have demonstrated computer proficiency with word processing (Microsoft products preferred).

Additional Considerations

A related degree in is preferred; however, an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for educational criteria.

Special Instructions

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: 804-786-2071

Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.