Vice President, Public Safety

Center City District (CCD), a nationally recognized business improvement district, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Vice President of Public Safety to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight in a complex urban environment, serving the Center City Philadelphia community.

This executive position is responsible for directing CCD's Public Safety, Community Service Representative (CSR), and Homeless Outreach operations. The Vice President of Public Safety will lead efforts to ensure the safety, security, preparedness, and well-being of workers, residents, visitors, businesses, and community members while upholding the highest standards of public service, accountability, and professionalism.

As a highly visible senior leader, this individual will serve as a trusted representative of the organization, working collaboratively with CCD's leadership team, elected and appointed officials, public safety agencies, labor representatives, community organizations, business leaders, residents, and other key stakeholders. The successful candidate will foster strong partnerships, drive operational excellence, and promote innovative solutions that enhance public safety and quality of life throughout the District.

Key areas of responsibility include:

- Providing strategic oversight of public safety, outreach, and community service operations

- Developing and implementing safety, security, and emergency preparedness initiatives

- Overseeing employee relations, workforce development, training, and performance management efforts

- Building and maintaining effective partnerships with law enforcement, government agencies, community groups, and service providers

- Strengthening management effectiveness, operational accountability, and continuous improvement

- Advancing community engagement and responsive customer service to residents, businesses, visitors, and stakeholders

- Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and labor agreements

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and results-oriented leader with exceptional communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills. They will bring experience leading diverse teams, navigating varied stakeholder interests, and balancing public safety priorities with a strong commitment to community service.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in public administration, criminal justice, emergency management, business administration, organizational leadership, or a related field.

- Prior law enforcement experience is required.

- [X+ years of] progressively responsible leadership experience in public safety, law enforcement, security, government operations, or a comparable operational environment.

- A proven track record leading and developing a diverse workforce, including employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.

- Experience working with senior executives, elected or appointed officials, public agencies, community organizations , and/or labor representatives.

- Experience managing multifaceted operations, budgets, contracts, and organizational resources.

- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies, programs, and strategic initiatives.

- Strong understanding of public accountability, governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and executive communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working in a unionized or collectively bargained environment.

- Experience reporting to or working with elected officials, governing boards, community organizations, and labor representatives.

- Professional certifications in public safety, emergency management, security, risk management, or public administration.

Please submit a cover letter along with your resume.