Executive Director of Citywide Public Safety Training

Deputy Mayor for Public Safety

Position: Executive Director of Citywide Public Safety Training

Job Number: 45819

The Agency You’ll Join

The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five

boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York

City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously,

Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn

borough president. The Adams’ administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest

city in the world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City’s

economy stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable

that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as

we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities

visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With

In keeping with the Mayor's vision for a safe, equitable, and just City of New York, the Deputy Mayor’s

Office of Public Safety (OPS) is dedicated to creating a unified public safety ecosystem where all city

agencies tasked with safeguarding New York City are working together to preserve peace, enforce the

law, and protect the lives and property of those who live, work, and visit communities across the five

boroughs. The Office provides support, ensures accountability, and fosters collaboration between the

City’s public safety agencies.

The Problems You’ll Solve

• Act as the primary liaison between the training sections of all city agencies that employ peace

officers and police officers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

• Develop comprehensive curriculum, guidelines, and training standards for all peace and police

officers, ensuring they meet the specific needs of each agency while maintaining consistency

across the board.

• Collaborate with the State Municipal Training Council to verify that all training programs comply

with state minimum requirements, facilitating necessary adjustments as needed.

• Oversee the creation and implementation of a robust training framework for peace and police

officers, ensuring that all training initiatives are aligned with best practices and current

standards in public safety.

• Work closely with all public safety agencies to ensure that peace officers and police officers

receive thorough and effective training, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and

professional development.

• Coordinate with various agencies to optimize training resources and consolidate training

classes, promoting efficiency and maximizing the impact of training efforts across the city.

About You

• You have a Bachelor's Degree with a preference of having an advanced degree.

• You have 15 years of relevant law enforcement experience.

• You have experience in developing training and training police officers and peace officers.

• You have experience coordinating operations involving multiple law enforcement agencies.

• You have experience in managing both civilian and law enforcement staff.

• You have experience with complex operations.

• You have excellent communication, writing, research, analytical, organizational, interpersonal,

time-management, and multi-tasking skills.

• You can take the initiative, prioritize duties, pay close attention to detail, prioritize tasks, and

work independently and under pressure to meet specific deadlines.

• You have experience leading and managing complex projects in a fast-paced setting.

• You are flexible and have a creative approach to making plans, using resources, and solving

problems.

Salary

The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive

salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role

is $150,000 to $200,000.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other

factors.

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Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Office of the Mayor is an is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and

retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and

harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not

limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual

orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of

the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable

accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on

this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by EEO at

EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment