Bureau Chief Jobs in Edison, NJ

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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Tour Commander/Field Operations Manager

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended...

Deputy Chief of Quality Management (RN)

  • East Orange, NJ (20 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ (20 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The Deputy Chief of QM is a self-directed nursing professional who supervises QM staff, assesses plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the quality and safety of the delivery of...

Deputy Commissioner of Information Technology

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with...

Assistant Chief Investigator - Field Operations, Downstate, NS

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

enforcement authorities; Competently represents the Bureau at official meetings and maintains meaningful partnerships with federal, state and local law enforcement entities; Manages administrative...

Assistant Chief Investigator - Intelligence Operations, NS

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

enforcement authorities; Competently represents the Bureau at official meetings and maintains meaningful partnerships with federal, state and local law enforcement entities; Manages administrative...

Assistant Chief Investigator - Support Operations, NS

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

enforcement authorities; Competently represents the Bureau at official meetings and maintains meaningful partnerships with federal, state and local law enforcement entities; Manages administrative...

Assistant Chief Facilities Officer, Operations (Buses)

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Position at New York City Transit Job Information Assistant Chief Facilities Officer, Operations (Buses) First date of posting: 7/22/2025 Last date of posting: Open Until Filled Authority: TA / OA...

Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Compensation Type Yearly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant...

Director, Assistant Chief Academic Officer

  • Edison, NJ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 45+ days ago

Hackensack Meridian Health JFK University Medical Center Edison, New Jersey Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) seeks a dynamic and experienced educational administrator to serve as the Assistant...

Assistant Chief Officer- Special Investigations and Review

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Represent NYCT and MTA Bus in joint investigations with law enforcement, other MTA agencies, and outside agencies....

Assistant Chief Officer, Track Engineering

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Position at New York City Transit Title: Assistant Chief Officer, Track Engineering First Date of Posting: 4/28/2025 Last Date of Filing: Until Filled Authority: TA Department: Subways...

Deputy Chief Credit Officer

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Come work with us: Metropolitan Commercial Bank (the "Bank") is a full-service commercial bank based in New York City. The Bank provides a broad range of business, commercial, and personal banking...

Assistant Chief Officer, Electrical Engineering

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Position at New York City Transit JOB INFORMATION (Job Posting Number) Title: Assistant Chief Officer Electrical Engineering First Date of Posting: 6/9/2025 Last Date of Filing: Until Filled...

Deputy Chief

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates selected to fill the Senior Stationary Engineer Electric position from this posting will be appointed on a provisional basis. As a provisional employee, you will be...

Demographic Data for Edison, NJ

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Salary for Bureau Chief Jobs in Edison, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Bureau Chiefs in Edison, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.2%
Master's Degree
22.1%
High School or GED
14.7%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.4%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Some College
2.6%
Some High School
0.7%

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