Job details
Job type full-time
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Location
La, salt lake city, ny, washington d.cPreferred; remote for the right candidate
Position description
The center for policing equity (cpe) is looking for a director of implementation and research strategy to serve with our compstat for justice (c4j) programC4j is a new initiative developed by cpe to co-create a reimagined public safety systemsThis is done by conducting data analyses that identify sources of racial disparities, applying behavioral science research to inform tactical recommendations, and guiding law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve to work together to improve equity in policing that is deserving of community confidence.
In this role, this director will report to the senior director for c4j and will lead the on-the-ground implementation of our c4j frameworkThe director will translate behavioral science research and community/sociopolitical dynamics into a targeted, tailored strategy within our implementation sitesLeveraging research expertise and targeted change management strategies, the director will drive results in reducing racially disparate public safety outcomes for communities served by c4j.
Key responsibilities
Lead coordinated team effort to convert data findings into recommendations and a strategic plan
Translate insights revealed in data analyses into an accessible language to serve as a peer leader within the c4j team
Ensure c4j team protocols follow best practices of human subject research as appropriate
Drive project and change management plans within c4j site implementation
Provide on-the-ground insights to our evaluation team in order to iterate upon the c4j technical assistance model as well as the measurement and evaluation of these change programs
Uncover and develop insights through the interpretation of data analyses to steer on-the-ground implementation
Produce written communications and briefs documenting project progress and key changes for various stakeholders including cpe’s evaluation team, c4j program team members, and site stakeholders
Provide direct supervisory oversight for junior team members.
Write professional reports and presentations explaining the results of findings or outlining new processes internally
Assist in the development of organizational assessment and change management strategies in response to police /community challenges.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or commensurate experience
3 - 4 years of work experience in racial equity, criminal justice, policing, social psychology, or a related field, or commensurate academic achievement
Experience leading mixed-method research projects and / or strategic planning
Knowledge and understanding of current trends in criminology and policing best practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience creating written products in a professional context (e.g., research writing)
Experience driving organizational change efforts
Experience supervising junior team members
Proficient in performance management
Provide regular, constructive, actionable feedback to direct reports
Monitor and track employee performance via weekly check-ins, quarterly check-ins, and biannual reviews
Proficient in mindful delegation and capacity to assign work while clearly articulating deliverable expectations
Provide professional development guidance and mentorship to unlock talents and potential of direct reports
Demonstrate an appreciation for the management function and participate in management development in an ongoing way
Understands current issues in public safety reports and broader social justice topics
Understanding of police administrative / organizational practices and use of performance and administrative data
Demonstrated organizational and critical-thinking skills with the ability to work effectively on multiple projects with competing priorities
Ability to proactively surface and diagnose problems, and find solutions
Passionate about social justice issues
Other relevant qualifications (desired, but not required)
Preference given to candidate’s with a master’s degree in sociology, social psychology, criminology, criminal justice, or any relevant fields, or commensurate professional or life experience
Deep knowledge in the fields of behavioral and / or social sciences
Application submission guidelines
Applications will be considered on a rolling basisTo apply, please submit the following materials:
Resume/cv
Cover letter
Note: key responsibilities and qualifications that are bolded are most critical to success in this role.
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
