MTAPD - Deputy Chief
Description
INTERNAL JOB POSTING - ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE MTAPD
JOB TITLE: MTAPD Deputy Chief of Police
SALARY: $211,047
DEPT/DIV: MTA Police Department (Various)
SUPERVISOR: Assistant Chief MTAPD
LOCATION: Various (locations within the MTA service area)
HOURS OF WORK: 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week, with 3 consecutive rest days
SUMMARY:
The Department is seeking qualified employees who are interested in being considered for assignment to the rank of Deputy Chief.
Responsibilities:
The position of Deputy Chief will supervise and/or oversee the proper performance of police duty from subordinate members assigned to the various branches of the department; prepare investigations and reports on police conditions and activities; perform all additional functions prescribed for the rank by relevant laws, rules, procedures, orders or directives of the department; perform administrative duties in the department offices and commands; and such other special assignments as directed by the Chief of Police.
The Deputy Chief is accountable for all matters within the assigned area of operations, including but not limited to supervision of subordinate ranks, administration, security, emergency calls, investigations, crowd control, critical incident management, and any assistance as may be required by a police presence in order to assure a safe and secure environment for MTA customers and employees.
The Deputy Chief has a higher degree of accountability than the subordinate rank of Inspector based on factors such as, but not limited to, the degree of responsibility, sensitivity of assignment, and/or number of personnel supervised.
Generally, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Supervise, direct, and oversee police operations within their assigned area of responsibility.
• Be accountable to ensure that the staff is fully trained in all laws and amendments to those laws that exist in the geographic District or service area in which they are assigned.
• Depending on the assignment, allocate and review the work of the administrative staff.
• Accountable to respond to major incidents and emergencies on a 24-hour/7-day basis.
• Schedule, prepare, and (when appropriate) perform departmental training sessions.
• Interpret regulations, ordinances, laws, and codes for their staff.
• Evaluate and develop strategies tailored to their specific area of responsibility in an effort to reduce crime and provide an overall sense of security to customers and employees within the MTA system.
• Develop a close working relationship with associate law enforcement agencies and MTA agencies in an effort to provide the highest degree of police services on a regular basis and to plan coordinated responses to critical incidents.
• Establish close working relationships with community officials in their assigned area, in an effort to maintain the level of trust and understanding necessary to effectively perform MTA Police services for the benefit of all involved.
• Interact with subordinates to confirm that the policies and philosophy of the Chief of Police are clearly understood and adhered to;
• Be familiar with, and adhere to, the policies and procedures of the MTA where appropriate.
• Keep their immediate supervisors fully aware of any issues that may impact the Department.
• Perform police duties in a manner to support the MTA Police Department's vision, mission, and core values as outlined in the Department Manual.
Qualifications:
- Hold the current rank of MTAPD Inspector with 1 year completed to sit for an interview, and have completed 2 years as an MTAPD Inspector to be promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief.
• 12 years of completed law enforcement experience.
•Proven leadership over multiple units or a division.
• A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in criminal justice, police science, public administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience), master’s degree preferred.
• Proven, thorough knowledge and understanding of principles of police administration, court rulings, and the ability to apply this knowledge to police operations within their division.
• A working knowledge of standard operating procedures of the MNR, LIRR, and Transit operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and projects.
• Strong decision-making and strategic planning abilities.
• Completion of advanced leadership programs such as FBI National Academy, Police Executive Research Forum, FBI-LEEDA Trilogy, or ability to demonstrate ongoing professional development in leadership and public safety.
• Demonstrated experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting crime statistics to Department Executives, with the ability to translate data into actionable policing strategies.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with law enforcement and data systems and competence in standard office and reporting software for budgeting, presentations, and interagency communication.
• 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.
• A basic understanding of police computer systems. Knowledge of NYS and CT Penal Law, Criminal Procedure, Family Court, Vehicle and Traffic Laws, Railroad Law, and local, county, town, and village ordinances of the district in which they are assigned.
• Successfully complete a panel interview.
• 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.
Other Information:
Interested employees who meet the above-listed qualifications will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Candidates should understand that they are not guaranteed an appointment to the rank of Deputy Chief, even if they meet each of the above qualifications.
How to Apply:
Qualified employees can submit an online application by clicking on the 'APPLY NOW' button from either the CAREERS HOME page or the JOB DESCRIPTION page.
For instructions on completing the online application, go to the MTA intranet site and click on the PeopleSoft Information hyperlink. From there, select the User Guides hyperlink to gain access to the "Viewing/Applying for Jobs Online" guide under the Recruiting section of the page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.