Community Violence Prevention & Partnerships Manager

Community Violence Prevention & Partnerships Manager

Salary

$83,000.00 - $93,600.00 Annually

Location

Police, VA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

POL091426

Department

Police

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The grant-funded Community Violence Prevention & Partnerships Manager serves as the Hopewell Police Departments primary civilian leader responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the citys community violence reduction strategy. This role manages the Safer Communities Program. It acts as the main liaison among the Hopewell Police Department, REAL LIFE, Project SAF, government agencies, community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and residents to develop evidence-based, community-driven initiatives aimed at reducing gun violence, strengthening neighborhoods, and improving public safety.

Working with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Safer Communities Program, this role manages comprehensive violence prevention strategies that address the root causes of violence through prevention, intervention, education, workforce opportunities, trauma-informed services, credible messengers, and community engagement. The Community Violence Prevention & Partnerships Manager also oversees the development and implementation of Hopewells first coordinated domestic violence perpetrator intervention program in partnership with REAL LIFE, recognizing the connection between community violence and intimate partner violence.

This grant-funded position reports to the Support Services Division and works with the Community Engagement Team while maintaining extensive collaboration with REAL LIFEs Project SAF team and community partners.

Examples of Duties

Community Violence Prevention Specialist

• Develop, implement, and oversee the Citys comprehensive community violence reduction strategy.

• Coordinate citywide violence prevention initiatives that address both immediate violence interruption and long-term prevention.

• Help coordinate strategic planning among government agencies, nonprofits, healthcare providers, schools, faith organizations, and community leaders.

• Track new violence patterns and suggest evidence-based prevention methods.

• Ensure the implementation aligns with the priorities and objectives of the DCJS Safer Communities Program.

Partnership Coordination & Project SAF Liaison

Serve as the main point of contact between the Hopewell Police Department and REAL LIFEs Project SAF initiative by:

• Coordinating collaborative violence reduction strategies.

• Supporting violence interrupters and life coaches.

• Participating in violence review and response meetings.

• Facilitating information sharing and coordinated responses among partners.

• Supporting outreach to individuals and groups at the highest risk for violence.

• Strengthening relationships between law enforcement and community-based organizations.

Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative

Lead the development of Hopewells coordinated domestic violence prevention strategy by:

• Partnering with REAL LIFE to implement evidence-informed programming for individuals who have used violence in intimate relationships.

• Coordinating referrals from law enforcement, courts, probation, community agencies, and victim service providers.

• Helping develop community response protocols.

• Identifying opportunities for early intervention.

• Tracking program participation and outcomes.

• Supporting expansion of prevention efforts addressing family and interpersonal violence.

Community Engagement

• Build strong relationships with neighborhood associations, residents, faith communities, youth organizations, schools, businesses, and community stakeholders.

• Hold community listening sessions and violence prevention forums.

• Coordinate educational events promoting violence prevention, conflict resolution, and community resilience.

• Build trust and promote collaboration between law enforcement and community members.

• Promote public awareness of available prevention and support services.

Prevention Programming

Coordinate and expand evidence-informed prevention strategies, including:

• Youth mentorship initiatives.

• After-school and community programming.

• Workforce and economic opportunity connections.

• Trauma-informed care services.

• Violence interruption efforts.

• Behavioral health collaborations.

• Community resilience initiatives.

• Education and employment pathways.

Strategic Planning & Grant Administration

• Coordinate implementation of the Citys Safer Communities strategic plan.

• Track project goals, deliverables, and performance metrics.

• Coordinate with the Administrative Services Commander regarding quarterly and annual reports required by DCJS.

• Track expenditures, outcomes, and program effectiveness in coordination with the Administrative Services Commander.

Collaboration with Public Safety

• Work collaboratively with Hopewell Police Department leadership while maintaining a prevention-focused approach.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts involving law enforcement, schools, behavioral health, social services, healthcare providers, and community organizations.

• Support coordinated responses to community violence incidents.

• Participate in public safety planning meetings.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Community Development, or a related field (Masters preferred).

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in violence prevention, community engagement, criminal justice, behavioral health, public health, nonprofit leadership, or a related field.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Valid drivers license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of community violence prevention principles.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and restorative practices.

• Familiarity with workforce development and reentry programming.

• Knowledge of Project SAF or similar community violence intervention models

Skills:

• Excellent public speaking, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.

• Grant writing and program evaluation.

• Coordinating multidisciplinary partnerships.

Abilities:

• Proven experience in managing grants and coordinating projects.

• Working with diverse populations and communities disproportionately affected by violence.

• Experience with programs aimed at preventing domestic violence.

Supplemental Information

Work Environment:

• Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions or extreme noise, odors, heights, and/or dangerous situations or people.

Essential Physical Activities:

• Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, running, jumping, crawling, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, and depth perception.

• Typical minimum weight handled: up to 20 lbs. May occasionally handle 75 lbs. or more with the help of others.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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Employer City of Hopewell

Address 300 N Main St, Ste 223

Hopewell, Virginia, 23860

Phone 804-541-2211

804-541-2245

Website https://hopewellva.gov/employment-opportunities/