Deputy Inspector
Description
INTERNAL JOB POSTING - ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE MTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
JOB TITLE: MTA Deputy Inspector
SALARY: $174,407
DEPT/DIV: MTA Police Department
SUPERVISOR: Inspector or Deputy Chief
LOCATION: Various (locations within the MTA service area)
HOURS OF WORK: 10-hour tours, 4 days per week with 3 consecutive days off
Summary
The MTA Police Department is seeking qualified members interested in consideration for promotion to Deputy Inspector. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, administrative competence, and the ability to direct the full range of police operations.
Responsibilities
Deputy Inspectors are responsible for the supervision, direction, and effective performance of police operations within their assigned command. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Providing leadership and oversight to subordinate members across all branches of the Department.
- Preparing reports, investigations, and operational summaries on police matters and conditions.
- Executing all duties prescribed by law, policy, and departmental directives.
- Managing administrative functions within assigned offices or commands.
- Ensuring staff are fully trained and knowledgeable on all relevant laws and amendments applicable to their geographic district or service area.
- Allocating, reviewing, and supervising administrative work as required.
- Coordinating, preparing, and when appropriate, conducting departmental training sessions.
- Interpreting and explaining laws, regulations, ordinances, and departmental policies to staff.
- Developing crime-reduction strategies tailored to the needs of the assigned district or service environment.
- Building strong working relationships with other law enforcement partners and MTA operational agencies for coordinated responses, including during critical incidents.
- Maintaining effective relationships with community leaders to support trust, transparency, and collaboration.
- Ensuring that directives and policies from the Chief of Police are clearly communicated and followed.
- Keeping supervisors fully informed of operational matters that may impact the Department.
- Promoting and upholding the Department's vision, mission, and core values in all daily operations.
Qualifications
To be considered, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Must be a current MTAPD Captain to interview for the position and must have at least 1 year completed in the rank of MTAPD Captain to be eligible for promotion to the rank of Deputy Inspector.
- Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Ten (10) years of law enforcement experience, including at least one (1) year at the command level of a police operation at the time of application.
- Demonstrated knowledge of police administration principles, court decisions, and their application to police operations.
- Demonstrated experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting crime statistics to Department Executives, with the ability to translate data into actionable policing strategies.
- Demonstrated experience handling civilian complaints, including intake, review, investigation, and resolution in accordance with department policies and standards.
- Demonstrated ability to balance community and MTA employee concerns with departmental priorities.
- Working knowledge of MTA and its subagency’s operating procedures.
- Basic proficiency with police computer systems.
- Knowledge of NYS and CT Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Family Court Act, Railroad Law, and applicable local ordinances.
- Candidates who are classified as “Doctor Certified” or “Chronic Sick” or who have a history of substantiated discipline, will be subject to review based on the underlying circumstances regarding classification and may be disqualified at any stage of the selection process.
Additional Information
Eligible employees who meet the above minimum qualifications will be further assessed on their individual qualifications as they relate to the needs of the Department at the time. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee assignment to the rank of Deputy Inspector.
How to Apply
Qualified employees may submit an online application by clicking APPLY NOW from either the Careers Home Page or the Job Description page.
For application instructions, visit the MTA intranet, select PeopleSoft Information, then User Guides, and review “Viewing/Applying for Jobs Online” under the Recruiting section.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and developing a diverse workforce.