Job Opening: State Director of the Office of Violence Prevention

Director, Office of Violence Prevention

Description of Work:

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is looking for someone to help launch and lead the newly established Office of Violence Prevention. 

The position will serve as the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) housed within the Administration Division of DPS. The Director will establish and manage the section that will serve as a higher-level coordinating entity across the state, enhancing the success of existing violence prevention efforts on the local level. The effort will include writing and executing a strategic plan for the section. The position will also lead efforts to reduce violence in North Carolina by offering training and technical assistance, issuing best practice guidance and model processes, facilitating cross-jurisdictional information sharing, conducting public awareness campaigns, sharing data and collaborating with research institutions, and identifying and applying for funding from federal and philanthropic sources.

The full job announcement and how to apply can be found here .