Job Description
Join Oakland's critical public safety mission! We're urgently hiring a Senior Public Safety Coordinator to drive emergency response initiatives across our diverse communities. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape policies that protect over 430,000 residents. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and possess deep knowledge of disaster preparedness protocols.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate multi-agency emergency response operations during critical incidents
- Develop and implement community safety outreach programs for underserved neighborhoods
- Analyze crime data trends to inform resource allocation and prevention strategies
- Liaise with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners
- Oversee crisis communication protocols for public alerts and notifications
- Manage grant funding for safety infrastructure projects
- Train community members in emergency preparedness procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5 years experience in public safety coordination or emergency management
- Valid California driver's license and ability to work irregular hours
- Expertise in Oakland's demographic landscape and community dynamics
- FEMA certification in Incident Command System (ICS)
- Advanced data analysis skills with public safety databases
- Proven crisis communication experience during major incidents
- Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) highly preferred