Director of Public Safety, Axon 911 (Pacific Region)

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.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Axon 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911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology.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.

The 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.

• 10+ 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.

This 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 the Pacific timezone are highly encouraged to apply. 

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.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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