Public Safety Coordinator

Why WeHo

The City of West Hollywood is like no other city in the world. Located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles and only 1.9 square miles, the City of West Hollywood was incorporated in 1984 by a unique coalition of people including LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer activists), older adults, and advocates for affordable housing. West Hollywood is an international tourism destination with a diverse population and is also the location of many entertainment, design, technology, and hospitality-based businesses. The City is a robust economic, arts, and cultural center instilled with idealism, creativity, and innovation, and is home to iconic places such as the Rainbow District, the Sunset Strip, and the Design District. A spirit of community activism and civic pride thrives in West Hollywood for many of its approximately 36,500 residents. The City of West Hollywood has a strong progressive voice, is a leader among communities, and is filled with a rich history. The City prides itself on strong core values: Respect and Support for People; Responsiveness to the Public; Idealism, Creativity, and Innovation; Quality of Residential Life; Promotion of Economic Development; Public Safety; and Responsibility for the Environment – and is proactive in responding to the needs of its diverse community.

How We Serve

The Community Safety Department fosters a community policing approach and works with a variety of organizations, agencies, and partners to provide targeted community programs to reduce crime and increase neighborhood livability; to facilitate emergency management and disaster preparedness; and to coordinate law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services personnel for all major special events utilizing a unified command approach. Community Safety programs and services are provided through the Public Safety Division and Neighborhood and Business Safety Division in collaboration with the West Hollywood Station of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and the Security Ambassadors program. The Community Safety Department serves as the direct liaison to the City’s Public Safety Commission and Business License Commission.

What You'll Contribute

The City of West Hollywood is seeking a diligent, flexible, and community-focused Public Safety Coordinator for its Public Safety Division. This position is responsible for performing advanced professional and administrative tasks related to organizing and overseeing municipal emergency operations and disaster response services, which include training personnel and the community in emergency preparedness and service protocols, reviewing and revising policies and plans, acting as a liaison with external agencies to facilitate coordinated emergency action, and managing as well as instructing disaster relief volunteers.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Manage multiple projects, plans, and deadlines at once, with strong follow-through. 
• Be skilled in administrative functions, including budget monitoring, grant administration, financial reporting, and contract management. 
• Communicate clearly in writing and in person with staff, leadership, partner agencies, and the public. 
• Work well across departments and with outside partners toward shared goals. 
• Be organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable when priorities shift.

This position is eligible to work remotely for up to 50% of its time, subject to approval and based on the ongoing operational needs of the City.