Anti-Violence Coordinator

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The Anti-Violence Coordinator, whose primary goal is to promote the police department’s commitment to combatting gun violence, is responsible for administrative work involving the planning, coordination and implementation of gun violence strategies through the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) program. The incumbent will collaborate with the City of Buffalo Office of Gun Violence Prevention, GIVE partner agencies, and community-based agencies to achieve a reduction in gun-related violence. He/she reports directly to the Commissioner of Police or a designee and is also accountable to the above-mentioned community-based agencies. Considerable latitude is allowed in achieving the desired objective of reduction in gun violence and saving lives.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Implement prevention-based strategies to combat gun violence through the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) program. 

• Implement and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team focused on prevention of gun violence through the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) program. 

• Act as a liaison and work with the City of Buffalo Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) partners. 

• Seek solutions to the barriers from the GIVE partners and work with the Field Advisor to implement them. 

• Coordinate related efforts between the Buffalo Police Department and community-based agencies, participating in GIVE or other gun violence prevention efforts. 

• Prepare all GIVE reporting including the monthly meeting minutes, quarterly reporting, and Tracker Reports and ensure all reports are delivered in a timely and accurate manner. 

• Facilitate the monthly GIVE meetings and address any barriers preventing the strategy from achieving its desired outcome(s). 

• Facilitate the quarterly GIVE Executive Board meeting and address any barriers preventing the strategy from achieving its desired outcome(s). 

• Assist BPD personnel and GIVE partner agencies in the development, implementation, and reporting of GIVE programmatic activities including community days, youth programming, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) projects, and related activities. 

• Develop and track implementation of the annual GIVE grant in conjunction with the BPD Grants Office including writing and execution of contracts, agreements, shift plans, and related activities. 

• Ensure BPD Grants Office has all information needed for management of current GIVE grant and development of future GIVE grant application(s). 

• Coordinate attendance of BPD and attend the annual NYS DCJS Public Safety Symposium. 

• Perform related work as required. 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Thorough knowledge of social service concepts related to gun violence;

• Thorough knowledge of evidence-based strategies to combat gun violence;

• Good knowledge of personal computers and office equipment

• Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with service providers

• Ability to work effectively with government agencies

• Working knowledge of government procedures and policies including finance, project management, budgeting, and contracts

• Physical ability commensurate with the demands of the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of ten years of law enforcement or human services experience, including five years as a supervisor AND two years of executive management experience; 

OR 

Completion of a Master’s degree (or higher) from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field; and seven (7) years of experience in law enforcement or human services. 

In addition, the candidate should have 5 years' experience working with evidence-based community violence reduction strategies including prior affiliation with research institutions specializing in criminal justice work AND at least 2 years of experience managing grants. The candidate must also have demonstrated experience in successfully partnering with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as with other criminal justice and social services agencies (e.g., probation, parole, corrections, community support services).

Salary

$85,000