Bureau Chief Jobs in Texas

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 of Human Resources

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Deputy Chief of Human Resources 4400 West 18th, Houston, Texas (US-TX), 77092, United States ID: 28245 Job Description Location: Hattie Mae White Department: Deputy Chief of Human Resources...

Deputy Chief of Facilities and Maintenance Operations

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Location: Hattie Mae White Department: Facilities Maintenance & Operations Area:District Wide Contract Months:12 Salary Range: $200,000.00 - $235,000.00 Academic Year: 25-26 JOB SUMMARY The Deputy...

Air Commander (Pilot/Navigator)

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 3 days ago

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior ART/Commander and as such, be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling the full time activities...

Industrial Senior Superintendent

  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities Brasfield & Gorrie is searching for a Senior Superintendent. A successful candidate should ideally have commerical / industrial construction experience and can meet the following...

Incident Commander I

  • Allen, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Allen, TX
  • 3 days ago

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer...

Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the building's critical systems to ensure optimal performance and safety. This role involves managing HVAC systems, fire...

Air Commander (Pilot/Navigator)

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 4 days ago

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also...

EMS Clinical Commander

  • Georgetown, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Georgetown, TX
  • 4 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Reporting directly to the Clinical Division Commander, responsible for overseeing clinical field and administrative officers, managing provider credentialing, supporting clinical QA/QI...

Webber - Senior Superintendent - Waterworks

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

About us: Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing...

Senior Superintendent-Interiors - J14914

  • Dallas, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 5 days ago

Supervision of the construction project resulting in successful project completion **Job Description:** POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Able to perform all superintendent job...

Assistant Chief Deputy Treasurer

  • Bryan, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Bryan, TX
  • 5 days ago

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Senior Superintendent

  • Lubbock, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 5 days ago

McGough Construction Senior Superintendent Lubbock, TX 79423 McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We...

EMS Clinical Commander

  • Loop, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Loop, TX
  • 6 days ago

Reporting directly to the Clinical Division Commander, responsible for overseeing clinical field and administrative officers, managing provider credentialing, supporting clinical QA/QI...

Senior Superintendent

  • Austin, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 6 days ago

Who We Are When you join Lithko Contracting, you're building your career alongside leaders in concrete construction. We apply your expertise across a range of industries, from industrial and...

Deputy Chief of Adult Life and Leisure

  • Dallas, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 6 days ago

The Deputy Chief of Adult, Life, and Leisure leads the development and implementation of programs that promote adult learning, basic skill attainment, alternative high school diploma programs,...

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Salary for Bureau Chief Jobs in Texas

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

Highest Education Level

Bureau Chiefs in Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.8%
Master's Degree
21.9%
High School or GED
15.4%
Associate's Degree
14.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
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 Texas
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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