The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) is conducting a national search for a strategic, compassionate, and seasoned police executive with exceptional leadership abilities to serve as the Chief of Police and Emergency Management for the Transit Community Public Safety Department in Los Angeles, California.
Formed in 1993, LA Metro is the backbone of mobility for a region home to nearly ten million residents. With a $9 billion annual operations and capital budget, LA Metro supports a transit system with an annual ridership of more than 300 million. Its workforce of over 12,000 employees operates a bus fleet of nearly 2,100 vehicles and manages extensive transit operations, including more than 120 bus routes and six rail lines, spanning approximately 108 miles of urban rail and 1,433 miles of bus routesโmaking it the second-largest public transportation system in the United States.
The Chief of Police and Emergency Management (Chief) is a transformative leadership role central to LA Metroโs public safety vision. The Chief will oversee the establishment of the Transit Community Public Safety Department (TCPSD) and ensure its alignment with LA Metroโs core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and empathy. This position requires developing comprehensive strategies to implement community policing practices, innovate solutions to address system-wide challenges and enhance safety and security across the transit network.
Qualifications
Candidates must possess a combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Education: A bachelorโs degree in criminal justice, public administration, law enforcement, or a related field is required. A masterโs degree in law enforcement management, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: Ten years of executive management-level law enforcement experience administering programs and plans in law enforcement and safety is required. Experience working with vulnerable populations, including the unhoused and individuals experiencing mental health challenges, is essential. Experience in transit policing, community policing, or specialized policing is highly desirable, as is a proven track record of building or establishing a department, bureau, or unit.
The compensation for this at-will position is highly competitive, with a salary range of $292,968-$366,184-$439,420 annually, with a generous and competitive benefits package. Confidential inquiries and questions regarding this career opportunity should be directed to:
Public Sector Search & Consulting, Inc.
(916) 789-9990 (office)
www.publicsectorsearch.com
Gary Peterson, President/CEO (Chief of Police, Ret.)
Mobile: (916) 622-5323