Police Commissioner Jobs

A Police Commissioner is a senior position within the law enforcement industry primarily responsible for setting the strategy and direction for the entire police department. This includes making plans to ensure public safety, managing financial resources, overseeing personnel matters, and representing the police force in interactions with government officials, community leaders, and the public. The Police Commissioner also plays a key role in maintaining ethical standards, ensuring accountability, and implementing community-focused policing strategies.

The commissioner should have a strong background in law enforcement, typically having served in various roles such as a Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, or even Police Chief. They must possess certifications from an accredited law enforcement academy, and higher education in criminal justice or a related field is often required. Important skills for a Police Commissioner include leadership, strategic thinking, communication, budgeting, and crisis management. They must also have an in-depth understanding of the law, police procedures, and the criminal justice system.

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Police Chief

  • Burnet, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Burnet, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of crime prevention, law enforcement, traffic control, and patrol services....

Campus Police Chief

  • Bismarck, ND
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bismarck, ND
  • 8 hours ago

Collaborate with local law enforcement to address campus-related incidents and develop MOUs....

Deputy Director for Law Enforcement Services

  • Westtown, PA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Westtown, PA
  • 13 hours ago

The Deputy Director for Law Enforcement Services is responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating Law Enforcement Services....

Police Chief

  • Perrysburg, OH
  • 23 hours ago
  • Perrysburg, OH
  • 23 hours ago

enforcement, crime prevention, drug abuse, and related issues....

Director Of Public Safety - Uw Medical Center

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

UW Medical Center - Montlake and Northwest-Hospital Security/Public Safety has an outstanding opportunity to hire a DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY. WORK SCHEDULE FULL-TIME; 1.0 FTE POSITION HIGHLIGHTS...

Director Public Safety

  • Athens, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 1 day ago

Advocates for increased crime prevention, workplace violence prevention, and a secure work environment....

Director of Public Safety - 60028046

  • Greenville, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 1 day ago

Responds to and investigates safety and security concerns to make law enforcement decisions relative to potential charging documents....

Administrative Assistant to Director of Public Safety

  • Dayton, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/ Administrative Assistant Date Posted: 6/19/2025 Location: Vandalia Board of Education Date Available: TBD District:   Vandalia-Butler City Schools...

Deputy Chief of Police

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

DEPARTMENT The Los Angeles School Police Department seeks a visionary and accomplished law enforcement leader to serve as Deputy Chief of Police....

Deputy Police Chief - #25-CI8411-01

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 2 days ago

Salary Information Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. **A starting...

Chief of Police

  • TX
  • 3 days ago
  • TX
  • 3 days ago

While performing duties the Chief of Police is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills, analyze community police services, create budgets and technical reports, interpret and...

Chief of Police

  • San Saba, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • San Saba, TX
  • 3 days ago

principles, practices and problems of law enforcement and crime prevention activities; departmental rules and regulations; state, federal and local laws; city ordinances and the use and care of vehicles...

Promote and model the tenets of "Community Policing" throughout the college....

Deputy Chief of Police

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 4 days ago

Experience in the field of law enforcement Experience in administration or supervision of law enforcement staff and programs....

Director of Public Safety

  • Easton, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Easton, MD
  • 7 days ago

Foster collaboration with internal stakeholders and external law enforcement agencies to enhance the safety and security of all facilities....

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Salary for Police Commissioner Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Police Commissioners offer the following education background
Master's Degree
33.5%
Bachelor's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
9.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.4%
High School or GED
7.2%
Doctorate Degree
6.6%
Some College
2.1%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Police Commissioners
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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