Bureau Chief Jobs in New York

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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Deputy Chief Growth Officer

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Deputy Chief Growth Officer MetroPlus Health Plan United States, York, York Jul 03, 2025 Deputy Chief Growth Officer Job Ref: 123462 Category: Professional Department: SALES ADMINISTRATION...

Deputy Chief of Staff for the Office of the Commissioner

  • New York City, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 3 days ago

About the Agency: The New York City Department of Housing Preservation (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city's neighborhoods...

Deputy Chief Medical Officer

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 3 days ago

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency...

Executive Assistant: Chief Innovation Office - Danaher Diagnostics

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? Within Danaher the work our diagnostic businesses do...

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Deputy Chief Growth Officer

  • Bowling Green, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Bowling Green, NY
  • 4 days ago

Empower. Unite. Care. MetroPlusHealth is committed to empowering New Yorkers by uniting communities through care. We believe that Health care is a right, not a privilege. If you have compassion...

Deputy Chief Procurement Counsel, Corporate Supply Chain

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Deputy Chief Procurement Counsel, Corporate Supply Chain DepartmentCORPORATE SUPPLY CHAIN Location Manhattan Job ID123293 Civil Service ClassificationManagerial Hire In Rate$180,000.00 (for...

Deputy Chief Medical Officer

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency...

Deputy Chief of Staff for the Office of the Commissioner

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

About the Agency: The New York City Department of Housing Preservation (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the citys neighborhoods because...

Deputy Chief Attorney. 9th Judicial District

  • Goshen, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Goshen, NY
  • 7 days ago

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Assistant Chief Officer, Track Engineering

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 9 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 of Human Resources Officer

  • New York, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 10 days ago

Join to apply for the Deputy Chief of Human Resources Officer role at City of New York. This position is open to candidates who are permanent or reachable in the civil service title of...

Senior Superintendent - Utility Solar

  • Rochester, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 10 days ago

The Senior Superintendent works alongside Project Operations and Field Management to foster great client relationships, develop our employees, and oversee the construction of safe, high quality,...

Deputy Chief of Staff

  • New York, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 11 days ago

About Open New York Open New York (ONY) is a grassroots, non-profit organization advocating for abundant homes and lower rent. With an expected budget of $3M in 2025 and a staff of 11 (and...

Airport Firefighter 3 (Assistant Chief of Operations)

  • Newburgh, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Newburgh, NY
  • 11 days ago

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Special Inspector (Assistant Chief) (Rep)

  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago

; conduct daily inventory of firearms stored in the armory and immediately investigate any inventory discrepancies; investigate alarms received of overdue firearms at the Collecting Agents' satellite...

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Salary for Bureau Chief Jobs in New York

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

Highest Education Level

Bureau Chiefs in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.0%
Master's Degree
21.9%
High School or GED
15.1%
Associate's Degree
14.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.5%
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 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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