Director Of Hobbs Community Safety

Director Of Hobbs Community Safety

The Director of Hobbs Community Safety will develop and be responsible for directing community safety priorities while managing community response teams and support staff as part of the Hobbs' Community Safety (HCS) initiative. The HCS Department responds to non-life-threatening scenarios as unarmed first responder teams trained in behavioral health and social welfare issues. Responsibilities include Administrative Services, Policy and Training, Mental and Behavioral Health Response and Community Response.

Oversees the preparation of division budget, grant applications and the formulation of policies in accordance with Federal and/or State regulations and the coordination of assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies. Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Administration. Establishes strategic objectives and tactics as a key stakeholder in the success of the HCS First Responder Initiative.

The Director will possess a keen knowledge of First Responder programs; such as Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, Co-Responder programs, mobile crisis, and community paramedics. Display comprehensive knowledge of the City of Hobbs law enforcement and responder services, along with establishing and maintaining professional relationships across private and public agencies, religious leaders, and non-profit organizations involved in behavioral health initiatives in Hobbs.

• Management and supervisory responsibility for professional and technical staff in assigned area; provide guidance, direction, and oversight over daily operations.
• Assume full management responsibility for HCS Department, including administrative, policy and training as well as mental and behavioral health response, and community response divisions.
• Manage and coordinate the organization, staffing and operational activities for assigned personnel; collaborate with division managers, other operations coordinators, and supervisors to ensure cohesive operations throughout the department.
• Manage the development and implementation of division goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each program administered by HCS department
• Establish appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly
• Explain, justify and defend department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Manage the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing behavioral health services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Work to coordinate appropriate protocol with Lea County Communication Authority to establish assignment of calls, monitor call response times, and coordinate responses.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; develop, design, and implement improvements.
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Manage the issuance and maintenance of department-issued property and vehicles
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff meetings and trainings; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline as defined by the City's ordinance
• Develop and administer the fiscal budget for HCS; help forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies;…