Bureau Chief Jobs in California

A Bureau Chief in the law enforcement industry oversees the operations of a specific department or bureau within a law enforcement agency. They are responsible for the administration, planning, and direction of their department's activities. They coordinate and manage investigations, review and analyze crime data, develop policies and procedures, and ensure their department's compliance with laws and regulations. They may also engage in public relations, acting as a spokesperson for their department. A Bureau Chief must maintain effective relationships with other law enforcement agencies, government organizations, and the community.

The Bureau Chief should possess strong leadership and communication skills, and have an in-depth understanding of law enforcement principles, practices, and procedures. They should also have knowledge of the criminal justice system, crime prevention techniques, and emergency response planning. Besides, they should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The necessary certifications include a degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or a related field. Depending upon the specific requirements of an agency, certification from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy or similar may be required. Experience ranks high for this role; therefore potential candidates would have held roles such as Police Officer, Sergeant, and Lieutenant before stepping into the role of a Bureau Chief.

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Ballistic Missile Defense Commander

  • San Diego, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 26 days ago

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Business...

Union Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 hours ago

What this job involves Assist in directing the mobile technical services operation and maintenance for assigned buildings, providing direct support to field operations. This role includes...

Chief Deputy Director (Health Care Agency)

  • Ventura, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Ventura, CA
  • 6 hours ago

To view the brochure, please click here. WHAT WE OFFER - Compensation & Benefits The County of Ventura offers attractive compensation and a complete benefits package. Aside from our base...

Chief Deputy City Treasurer

  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Come work by the ocean for the beautiful City of Redondo Beach! Join our City Treasurer's Office with the opportunity to serve as our next Chief Deputy City Treasurer! Under the direction of the...

Chief Deputy Director

  • Ventura, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ventura, CA
  • 1 day ago

To view the brochure, please click here. WHAT WE OFFER - Compensation & Benefits The County of Ventura offers attractive compensation and a complete benefits package. Aside from our base...

Senior Superintendent

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT IN WESTWOOD Date Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2025 ? Job Snapshot Employee Type: Permanent Location: California, Westwood Date Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2025 Job Description Job...

Fire Assistant Chief

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago

THE POSITION Please Note: A candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check, fingerprinting, p olygraph test, psychological test, credit...

Promoting public safety with improved fire protection and law enforcement coverage. Addressing the homelessness and housing affordability crisis. Improving mental health response....

Deputy Chief of Schools (MAN-417)

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 days ago

Thank you for your interest in the Sacramento City Unified School District! For more than 160 years, SCUSD has served Sacramento families with quality public schools that prepare students for...

Assistant Chief

  • Fresno, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 7 days ago

Job Description and Duties Please see the attached duty statement for details on this position. Contact Staff Chief Jeremy Mitchell at ... or by email at ... for questions related to the duties of...

Senior Superintendent

  • Corona, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Corona, CA
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: Senior Superintendent – Multifamily Construction Location: LA/OC Industry: Construction – Multifamily Residential Employment Type: Full-Time About the Company: We are...

Senior Superintendent

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: Senior Superintendent – Multifamily Construction Location: LA/OC Industry: Construction – Multifamily Residential Employment Type: Full-Time About the Company: We are...

Senior Superintendent

  • Westwood, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Westwood, CA
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: Senior Superintendent – Multifamily Construction Location: LA/OC Industry: Construction – Multifamily Residential Employment Type: Full-Time About the Company: We are...

Deputy Chief, Operations

  • Riverside, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 8 days ago

and Duties Please see the attached duty statement for details on this position. Contact Staff Chief Jeremy Mitchell at ... or by email at ... for questions related to the duties of the position....

Chief Deputy District Attorney

  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 8 days ago

Acts as a resource and internal consultant to staff, other County departments and local law enforcement agencies, prepares correspondence and reports....

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Salary for Bureau Chief Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLawEnforcement research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Bureau Chiefs in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.0%
Master's Degree
21.9%
High School or GED
15.0%
Associate's Degree
14.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.4%
Doctorate Degree
4.9%
Some College
2.8%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Bureau Chiefs in California
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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