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Deputy Police Chief role at
BART . The position is within the BART Police Department and reports to the Chief of Police. The Deputy Chief will help manage and administer a bureau, support the Chief of Police, and lead initiatives in crime reduction, community policing, and operations in a dense urban environment. Salary and Benefits
Salary
and Benefits: $208,272/annually - $315,532/annually (Non-Represented Pay Band 13). Initial salary is negotiable between $254,542 - $261,902, commensurate with experience and education.
Special Compensation : up to 8% Education Pay, up to 15.4% Longevity Pay, 2% POST Supervisory Certificate Pay and a 10% Police Management Incentive. The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Who May Apply
All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees. Current Assignment
The District is currently seeking a Deputy Police Chief who will be responsible for managing and administering the activities of a bureau within the Police Department as well as assisting the Chief of Police with overall operation of the Department. The BART Police Department has over 200 sworn personnel and over 200 professional staff. The four Bureaus are Operations, Support Services, Personnel & Training, and Progressive Policing and Community Engagement Bureau. The current vacancy is in the Progressive Policing and Community Engagement Bureau. Reports To
Chief of Police Days Off
Saturday and Sunday Department
BART Police Department Responsibilities
Develops and directs the implementation of division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards. Plans and leads departmental activities and operations; coordinates and ensures the effectiveness and efficiencies of programs and advises the Police Chief accordingly. Assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; provides coaching and training for their professional development; works with staff to correct deficiencies; initiates and implements disciplinary procedures up to and including termination. Determines staffing and equipment needs; participates in the selection of assigned staff, special assignments, and promotions within the department. Determines and administers disciplinary measures, awards, and commendations. Oversees and administers the division and/or department’s budget. Develops and implements strategies for solving and reducing crime activities. Coordinates activities with other departments and outside agencies; confers with and provides assistance to District departments on police matters; performs special studies and develops recommendations. Manages and reviews the preparation and content of a variety of reports and proposals. Prepares and approves correspondence, orders, policies, letters, memorandums and other written materials. Takes command of personnel in emergencies and directs complicated operations; may perform difficult and sensitive investigative work or other specialized activity. Ensures that police personnel comply with the District's policies on the rights and treatment of employees and citizens. Monitors and evaluates developments and changes related to law-enforcement activities, changes in the community, District and other public and private entities; assesses their impact on District police operations and services; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements and changes accordingly. Responsible for the implementation of community-oriented policing and problem-solving philosophy. Attends and participates in executive- and departmental-management level meetings, including collective-bargaining negotiations, disciplinary hearings, and labor arbitrations involving the two police employees' associations. Performs duties and responsibilities consistent with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. Works with Police Chief and other Deputy Police Chiefs to establish cost effective and responsive services to the district and the community; handles sensitive inquiries and complaints. Qualifications
Education
Minimum qualifications: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in criminology, administration of justice, public/business administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree is preferred. Experience
The equivalent of seven (7) years of verifiable law enforcement experience, including at least two (2) years of supervisory and administrative experience. Experience in transit policing is preferred. License or Certificate
Possession of or eligibility to possess a valid Supervisory Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). A Management Certificate is preferred. Other Requirements
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record; must remain firearm qualified if applicable; must be able to work various shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime; must pass a comprehensive medical examination and POST background investigation, which may include a polygraph examination and medical/psychological examinations. Substitution
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, procedures, and techniques of law enforcement services and activities, including the community-oriented policing and problem-solving philosophy, police administration, patrol operations, crime prevention, traffic control, investigations and identification. Supervisory and managerial training principles and practices. Administrative principles and practices including goal setting and program planning, development and implementation. Applicable local, state and federal laws, codes, ordinances and case law. Basic budgetary principles and practices. Skills and Abilities
Planning, assigning, directing, reviewing, and evaluating law enforcement services and activities. Selecting, training, motivating, evaluating, and providing leadership to assigned staff. Planning, developing and implementing goals, policies, procedures, strategies, and work standards. Writing clear, concise and effective reports, correspondence, proposals, and other written materials; analyzing complex problems and developing effective solutions. Taking command and directing emergency operations in a calm and efficient manner. Making effective oral presentations. Working on multifaceted problems under stress and time constraints. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Exercising initiative and sound independent judgment within procedural and legal guidelines. Equal Employment Opportunity
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing employment@bart.gov at least five days before your examination date. Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process. To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application by the closing date. For more information, go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs. Note : Applications received by Sunday, September 21, 2025, will receive priority review.
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Deputy Police Chief role at
BART . The position is within the BART Police Department and reports to the Chief of Police. The Deputy Chief will help manage and administer a bureau, support the Chief of Police, and lead initiatives in crime reduction, community policing, and operations in a dense urban environment. Salary and Benefits
Salary
and Benefits: $208,272/annually - $315,532/annually (Non-Represented Pay Band 13). Initial salary is negotiable between $254,542 - $261,902, commensurate with experience and education.
Special Compensation : up to 8% Education Pay, up to 15.4% Longevity Pay, 2% POST Supervisory Certificate Pay and a 10% Police Management Incentive. The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Who May Apply
All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees. Current Assignment
The District is currently seeking a Deputy Police Chief who will be responsible for managing and administering the activities of a bureau within the Police Department as well as assisting the Chief of Police with overall operation of the Department. The BART Police Department has over 200 sworn personnel and over 200 professional staff. The four Bureaus are Operations, Support Services, Personnel & Training, and Progressive Policing and Community Engagement Bureau. The current vacancy is in the Progressive Policing and Community Engagement Bureau. Reports To
Chief of Police Days Off
Saturday and Sunday Department
BART Police Department Responsibilities
Develops and directs the implementation of division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards. Plans and leads departmental activities and operations; coordinates and ensures the effectiveness and efficiencies of programs and advises the Police Chief accordingly. Assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; provides coaching and training for their professional development; works with staff to correct deficiencies; initiates and implements disciplinary procedures up to and including termination. Determines staffing and equipment needs; participates in the selection of assigned staff, special assignments, and promotions within the department. Determines and administers disciplinary measures, awards, and commendations. Oversees and administers the division and/or department’s budget. Develops and implements strategies for solving and reducing crime activities. Coordinates activities with other departments and outside agencies; confers with and provides assistance to District departments on police matters; performs special studies and develops recommendations. Manages and reviews the preparation and content of a variety of reports and proposals. Prepares and approves correspondence, orders, policies, letters, memorandums and other written materials. Takes command of personnel in emergencies and directs complicated operations; may perform difficult and sensitive investigative work or other specialized activity. Ensures that police personnel comply with the District's policies on the rights and treatment of employees and citizens. Monitors and evaluates developments and changes related to law-enforcement activities, changes in the community, District and other public and private entities; assesses their impact on District police operations and services; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements and changes accordingly. Responsible for the implementation of community-oriented policing and problem-solving philosophy. Attends and participates in executive- and departmental-management level meetings, including collective-bargaining negotiations, disciplinary hearings, and labor arbitrations involving the two police employees' associations. Performs duties and responsibilities consistent with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. Works with Police Chief and other Deputy Police Chiefs to establish cost effective and responsive services to the district and the community; handles sensitive inquiries and complaints. Qualifications
Education
Minimum qualifications: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in criminology, administration of justice, public/business administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree is preferred. Experience
The equivalent of seven (7) years of verifiable law enforcement experience, including at least two (2) years of supervisory and administrative experience. Experience in transit policing is preferred. License or Certificate
Possession of or eligibility to possess a valid Supervisory Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). A Management Certificate is preferred. Other Requirements
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record; must remain firearm qualified if applicable; must be able to work various shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime; must pass a comprehensive medical examination and POST background investigation, which may include a polygraph examination and medical/psychological examinations. Substitution
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, procedures, and techniques of law enforcement services and activities, including the community-oriented policing and problem-solving philosophy, police administration, patrol operations, crime prevention, traffic control, investigations and identification. Supervisory and managerial training principles and practices. Administrative principles and practices including goal setting and program planning, development and implementation. Applicable local, state and federal laws, codes, ordinances and case law. Basic budgetary principles and practices. Skills and Abilities
Planning, assigning, directing, reviewing, and evaluating law enforcement services and activities. Selecting, training, motivating, evaluating, and providing leadership to assigned staff. Planning, developing and implementing goals, policies, procedures, strategies, and work standards. Writing clear, concise and effective reports, correspondence, proposals, and other written materials; analyzing complex problems and developing effective solutions. Taking command and directing emergency operations in a calm and efficient manner. Making effective oral presentations. Working on multifaceted problems under stress and time constraints. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Exercising initiative and sound independent judgment within procedural and legal guidelines. Equal Employment Opportunity
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing employment@bart.gov at least five days before your examination date. Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process. To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application by the closing date. For more information, go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs. Note : Applications received by Sunday, September 21, 2025, will receive priority review.
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