Police chief Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

Description

Position at MTA Headquarters

JOB TITLE : Chief of Police

SALARY RANGE : $220,000 - $240,000

HAY POINTS : 1578

DEPT / DIV : MTA Police Department

SUPERVISOR : Chief Security Officer

LOCATION : 420 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10170

APPLICATION PERIOD : February 7, 2025 - March 6, 2025

SUMMARY :

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chief of Police (Police Chief) has overall authority of the MTA Police Department (MTAPD) and the responsibility to maintain peace and order within the regional railroads, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Bridges and Tunnels. The Police Chief's primary role is to safeguard the riding public and enforce standards of conduct associated within the transportation system, working closely with NYPD who has primary responsibility for safeguarding NYCT Subways and Buses. These standards are designed to ensure a quality transportation experience for employees and public users of the system. The Police Chief will ensure the MTAPD is recognized as a best-in-class police force and one that delivers fair, diligent, vigilant, helpful, community minded policing.

The Police Chief is a visible position that, on behalf of the MTA Chief Security Officer, directly interacts with the local, county and city officials that are along the MTA Transportation system right-of-way. The Police Chief also has accountability for leading joint efforts with other police, city, state, and federal authorities on matters of security to safeguard the riding public, employees and MTA systems and property.

The MTAPD operates on MTA properties in New York City (five Boroughs), all Long Island, major sections of the New York (NY) Hudson Valley and Southwestern Connecticut. This area includes 5,000 square miles of territory, over 2000 miles of track, 700 stations, 6,000 buses, and 10,000 train cars, and the roadways across seven bridges and two tunnels in mixed environments of urban, suburban, and rural communities; all of which must be safeguarded against, inappropriate behaviors, crime, possible terrorism activity, and trespassers. Also included in the MTAPD area of responsibility are two major and historic transportation hubs (Grand Central Terminal & NY Penn Station) on the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C. and Boston, MA.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead New York State's 5th largest police department, which includes a civilian support group and covers the most populated metropolitan area in the nation and areas located in two states. Direct police deployment programs to keep MTA's customers, 70K employees, safe and secure on MTA properties and transportation networks.
• Institutionalize the enforcement of all the laws, ordinances, and standards of conduct rules within the jurisdiction of the MTA and its agencies. Maintain awareness of all laws and revisions and provide training and development to the force to be sure that they are fully trained in all aspects of law enforcement.
• Build collaboration with leadership of the NYPD Transit Bureau, which has primary responsibility for safeguarding NYCT Subways and Buses
• Recruit, train, and integrate new sworn officers into the force. The Police Chief will develop and implement strategies for missions of the police department, which include supplementing police operations of the NYPD Transit Bureau, which has the primary responsibility in the New York City Transit (NYCT) system, regarding improved customer quality of life, community policing and support to homeless operations.
• Drive coordination and implementation of security programs with the police forces of the many city, county, state, and suburban communities within the MTA's geographic footprint
• Drive innovation and solve complex problems related to police operations and public safety.
• In coordination with the MTA Agency operations staff, promote enforcement of railroad crossings and bus lane requirements and provide emergency operations support during weather and special event contingencies.
• Develop and manage departmental budget to deliver maximum utilization of both employee and equipment resources while effectively delivering security services across the transportation system.
• Facilitate the training and professional development of the MTA police force, such that its officers are self-motivated, empowered, and mission focused to provide prehensive and good quality of life experience for customers and employees. This includes selecting, developing, and motivating personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline / termination of employees when necessary. Review performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential. Ensures that all uniformed personnel are motivated and trained to the highest possible level. Also, this includes interfacing with outside federal, state, and local authorities to develop effective and comprehensive plans and to take such precautionary steps as necessary to safeguard the public and the MTA physical operation.
• Maintain a robust data analysis capability that guides the prioritization of policing efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.