Director of Public Safety, Central Region

Director of Public Safety, Central RegionJoin Axon and be a Force for Good.At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.About Axon 911Axon 911 brings together Prepared and Carbyne under Axon. Together, we are creating the only platform that combines modern 911 infrastructure with an AI intelligence layer—helping public safety agencies move faster, make better decisions, and deliver better outcomes in the moments that matter most.911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology. Axon 911 is here to change that. Joining this team means more than taking a job—it means helping shape the future of emergency response and building a safer, more connected world.Your ImpactThe Director of Public Safety at Axon 911 will be a strategic leader, advisor, and collaborator, responsible for driving initiatives that align Axon 911's solutions with the evolving needs of the public safety community. This role involves deep engagement with internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency, increase market penetration, and position Axon 911 as a thought leader in the public safety sector.What You'll DoStrategic Leadership & Team Management Lead Axon 911's public safety strategy, strengthen industry partnerships (NENA/APCO), mentor the Public Safety team, and drive KPIs, scalability, innovation, and long-term growth.Cross-Functional Collaboration & Customer Engagement Partner closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Customer Success to align solutions with customer needs, improve onboarding/training, and drive adoption across high-value public safety customers.Product Strategy, AI Initiatives & Market Feedback Gather customer feedback to influence product enhancements, prioritize AI-related initiatives, coordinate early-access programs, and ensure solutions meet operational needs within public safety organizations.Sales Enablement, Advocacy & Industry Presence Support market expansion and deal strategy through industry expertise, customer relationships, speaking engagements, workshops, webinars, thought leadership, and strategic go-to-market initiatives.Operational Excellence & Business Impact Optimize workflows and processes while driving measurable outcomes tied to customer satisfaction, retention, product adoption, strategic partnerships, lead generation, industry engagement, and cross-functional business improvements.What You Bring10+ years of progressive leadership and managerial experience within public safety, emergency communications, or PSAP operations, including experience serving at the Deputy Director level or above (or equivalent senior leadership role).Deep expertise across PSAP operations, NG911, CAD, emergency communications workflows, and evolving public safety technology trends.Proven ability to build trusted relationships with PSAP leaders, industry associations (NENA/APCO), executive stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.Strong strategic leadership experience driving scalable programs, operational improvements, and cross-functional initiatives in complex environments.Ability to translate customer feedback, operational challenges, and market insights into actionable product, business, and go-to-market strategies.Strong communication, presentation, and customer engagement skills, including executive presentations, workshops, industry events, and consultative sales support.Collaborative, data-driven mindset with experience defining KPIs, measuring success, and driving continuous improvement in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.Work LocationThis position is fully remote within a specified territory, requiring up to 50% of travel for on-site client engagement, educational workshops, and representing the organization at major professional conferences. Candidates based within CT timezone are highly encouraged to apply.Benefits that Benefit YouCompetitive salary and 401k with employer matchDiscretionary paid time offPaid parental leave for allMedical, dental, and Vision plansFitness ProgramsEmotional & Mental Wellness supportAnd yes, we have snacks in our officesBenefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.Pay Transparency:Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, an annual performance-related bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD $108,000.00 in the lowest geographic market and USD $181,000.00 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit 't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.Axon's mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon's impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We're committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.J-18808-Ljbffr