Police Commissioner Jobs in New York

A Police Commissioner is a senior position within the law enforcement industry primarily responsible for setting the strategy and direction for the entire police department. This includes making plans to ensure public safety, managing financial resources, overseeing personnel matters, and representing the police force in interactions with government officials, community leaders, and the public. The Police Commissioner also plays a key role in maintaining ethical standards, ensuring accountability, and implementing community-focused policing strategies.

The commissioner should have a strong background in law enforcement, typically having served in various roles such as a Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, or even Police Chief. They must possess certifications from an accredited law enforcement academy, and higher education in criminal justice or a related field is often required. Important skills for a Police Commissioner include leadership, strategic thinking, communication, budgeting, and crisis management. They must also have an in-depth understanding of the law, police procedures, and the criminal justice system.

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Deputy Police Chief

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 19 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 19 hours ago

General knowledge of police training, communications equipment, investigative techniques, crime prevention methods, community policing, and police supervision....

Deputy Director, Public Safety Gis Data Development Center

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

City of New York DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PUBLIC SAFETY GIS DATA DEVELOPMENT CENTER in New York , New York Job Description New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) helps New Yorkers before, during, and...

College Security Director 4-Director of Public Safety

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Ensures that community policing standards are maintained on campus....

Deputy Director, Public Safety Gis Data Development Center

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 6 days ago

New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) helps New Yorkers before, during, and after emergencies through preparedness, education, and response. NYCEM is responsible for coordinating citywide...

Director, Public Safety Gis Data Development Center

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 6 days ago

New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) helps New Yorkers before, during, and after emergencies through preparedness, education, and response. NYCEM is responsible for coordinating citywide...

Director, Public Safety Gis Data Development Center

  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago

Job Description New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) helps New Yorkers before, during, and after emergencies through preparedness, education, and response. NYCEM is responsible for...

Ensures that community policing standards are maintained on campus....

College Security Director 4-Director of Public Safety

  • Bronx, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 7 days ago

Ensures that community policing standards are maintained on campus....

University Deputy Director of Public Safety (Revised)

  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago

Law enforcement experience in a public higher education setting with knowledge of Federal and New York State laws regarding campus law enforcement i.e....

Assistant Chief of Police State University of New York at Oneonta

  • Oneonta, NY
  • 22 days ago
  • Oneonta, NY
  • 22 days ago

Required Qualifications: Ten (10) years of law enforcement experience. Experience as a law enforcement supervisor....

Lieutenant (Campus Security Assistant Director) - Public Safety

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 60+ days ago

Interacts with faculty, staff, students and local law enforcement. Responds to all emergencies and participates in planning and staffing security and public safety functions....

Director of Public Safety (Campus Security Director, Level 4)

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 90+ days ago

Ensures that community policing standards are maintained on campus....

Assistant Deputy Police Commissioner (Police)

  • Yaphank, NY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Yaphank, NY
  • 90+ days ago

Work is performed under the direction of the Police Commissioner and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results. Does related work as required....

Assistant Director of Public Safety, prov.

  • Rochester, NY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 90+ days ago

Description of Duties This is an administrative position in the Department of Public Safety, responsible for assisting the Director and Deputy Director of Public Safety with planning, evaluating,...

Demographic Data for New York

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Salary for Police Commissioner Jobs in New York

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Police Commissioners in New York offer the following education background
Master's Degree
33.6%
Bachelor's Degree
33.1%
Associate's Degree
9.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.4%
High School or GED
7.2%
Doctorate Degree
6.7%
Some College
2.1%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Police Commissioners in New York
None
36.7%
4-6 years
12.9%
2-4 years
11.1%
10+ years
9.7%
8-10 years
9.0%
1-2 years
8.8%
6-8 years
6.9%
Less than 1 year
4.9%


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