Description
INTERNAL JOB POSTING - ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE MTAPD
JOB TITLE: MTAPD Assistant Chief of Police (Internal Only)
SALARY: $218,230-$237,245
DEPT/DIV: MTA Police Department (Various)
SUPERVISOR: Chief of Operations
LOCATION: Various (locations within the MTA service area)
HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summary
The Department is seeking qualified employees who are interested in being considered for assignment to the rank of Assistant Chief.
Responsibilities
The position of Assistant 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 Assistant 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 to assure a safe and
secure environment for MTA customers and employees.
The Assistant Chief has a higher degree of
accountability than the subordinate rank of Deputy Chief based on factors such as, but not limited to, the degree
of responsibility, sensitivity of assignment, and/or number of personnel supervised.
Responsibilities
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Supervise, direct, and oversee police operations within their assigned area of responsibility, generally a Bureau or Office.
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Be accountable to ensure that members of their staff are fully trained in all laws and amendments to those laws that exist in the Bureau, Office, or service area in which they are assigned.
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Depending on assignment, allocate and review work of administrative staff.
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Accountable to respond to major incidents and emergencies on a 24-hour/7-day basis.
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Schedule, prepare, and (when appropriate) perform departmental training sessions.
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Interpret regulations, ordinances, laws, and codes for their staff.
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Evaluate and develop strategies tailored to their specific area of responsibility to reduce crime and provide an overall sense of security to customers and employees within the MTA system.
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Develop a close working relationship with associate law enforcement agencies and MTA agencies to provide the highest degree of police services on a regular basis and to plan coordinated response to critical incidents.
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Establish close working relationships with community officials in their assigned area, to maintain the level of trust and understanding necessary to effectively perform MTA Police services for the benefit of all involved.
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Interact with subordinates to confirm that the policies and philosophy of the Chief of Police are clearly understood and adhered to.
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Be familiar with, and adhere to, the policies and procedures of the MTA where appropriate.
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Keep their immediate supervisors fully aware of any issues that may impact the Department.
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Perform police duties in a manner to support the MTA Police Department's vision, mission, and core values as outlined in the Department Manual.
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Select, develop, and motivate 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
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Performs other duties as assigned
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Complies with all policies and standards
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May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
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Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
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Reviews invoices and approves them if the work meets contractual standards, as applicable
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Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
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Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable
Qualifications
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Minimum 8 years of experience at the command level of a police operation OR experience at the executive level at a federal, state, or municipal government agency or authority
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Minimum of 5 years of experience at the command level of the MTA Police Department by time of appointment.
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A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field.
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Possess a valid driver's license.
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Proven, thorough knowledge and understanding of principles of police administration, court rulings, and the ability to apply this knowledge to police operations within their Bureau.
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A working knowledge of standard operating procedures of the MNR, LIRR, and Transit operations.
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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.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
Other information
Interested employees who meet the above-listed qualifications may be selected by the Chief of Police for the position. Candidates should understand that they are not guaranteed an appointment to the rank of Assistant 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
