Police Commissioner Jobs in Texas

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
  • 2 days ago
  • Burnet, TX
  • 2 days ago

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

Chief of Police

  • TX
  • 5 days ago
  • TX
  • 5 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
  • 5 days ago
  • San Saba, TX
  • 5 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...

Chief of Police

  • Dallas, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 17 days ago

Ten years minimum law enforcement experience with an excellent performance record. Two to five years executive law enforcement experience preferred....

Executive Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police

  • Houston, TX
  • 19 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 19 days ago

informed on emerging trends and advancements in law enforcement, crime prevention, campus security, emergency preparedness, and related support services; integrates relevant developments into practices...

Chief of Police

  • Longview, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Longview, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Series (#3740) at Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) within 2 years of first appointment as a Texas Chief of Police....

Director of Police Academy

  • Paris, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Paris, TX
  • 30+ days ago

At least ten (10) years of progressive law enforcement experience, with at least 3 years in leadership or training capacity. Experience with TCOLE regulations and compliance preferred....

Assistant Chief Of Police

  • Dallas, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Provides day to day and overall leadership of police administration as well as patrol operations on the Methodist Dallas Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve...

Police Chief

  • Brenham, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brenham, TX
  • 60+ days ago

methods and practices and in scientific methods of crime prevention and detection with extensive experience in law enforcement work involving progressive responsibility....

2025-2026 Chief of Police Silsbee ISD Police Department

  • Silsbee, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Silsbee, TX
  • 60+ days ago

QUALIFICATIONS Education / Certification: Bachelor's degree or equivalent law enforcement experience and certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement ("TCOLE")....

Chief of Police

  • Windcrest, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Windcrest, TX
  • 90+ days ago

enforcement, crime prevention, criminal investigations, internal affairs, emergency communications, and community engagement....

Chief Constable Clerk

  • Galveston, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Galveston, TX
  • 90+ days ago

The purpose of this class is to provide administrative and clerical support for the department operations. The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent...

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Salary for Police Commissioner Jobs in Texas

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Police Commissioners in Texas 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 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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