Job Details

Deputy Police Chief-Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Police Department (CA)

Date Posted: August 25, 2025

Employer: Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Police Department

Initial salary is negotiable between $254,542 - $261,902, commensurate with experience and education.

Special Compensation- Incentives above the base pay include:

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

BART Police Department is a progressive agency and has been on the forefront - and in some cases the model approach to training in the areas of fair and impartial policing, bias-based policing, crisis intervention, cultural competence training, and de-escalation training. The mission of the BART Police Department is to ensure a safe environment within our transit system, reduce crime through a highly visible police presence, and proactive enforcement of the law, and to promote public confidence by working in partnership with our stakeholders and the communities we serve.

JOB SUMMARY

The District is currently seeking a Deputy Police Chief who will be responsible for managing and administering the activities of a bureau within the Police Department as well as assisting the Chief of Police with overall operation of the Department.

The BART Police Department, with over 200 sworn personnel and over 200 professional staff members, is a significant law enforcement presence in the Bay Area; the Deputy Chief role will provide abundant opportunity to develop skills in a broad range of police management activities in a dense and diverse urban environment. The BART Police Department has four Bureaus – Operations, Support Services, Personnel & Training, and Progressive Policing and Community Engagement Bureau. The current vacancy is in the latter.

The job demands a creative individual who has the ability to inspire change, and the courage to support officers in performing the challenging job of policing, while demanding accountability at all levels. The BART Board and Executive Management Team are fully committed to supporting and improving the Police Department, and the Chief is equally committed to fostering effective mentoring and developmental opportunities at all levels.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding leadership capabilities, strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to initiate and follow through on important initiatives in the Department. The Individual will also demonstrate experience and creativity around crime reduction strategies, community-oriented policing, problem solving and working in a culturally diverse urban environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Possession of a bachelor's degree in criminology, administration of justice, public/business administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. A master's degree is preferred.

Experience:
The equivalent to seven (7) years of verifiable law enforcement experience, which must have included at least two (2) years of supervisory and administrative experience. Experience in transit policing is preferred.

License or Certificate:
Possession of or eligibility to possess a valid Supervisory Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). A Management Certificate is preferred.

Other Requirements:
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must remain firearm qualified, if applicable.
• Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Must pass a comprehensive medical examination, California Post background investigation, which may include a polygraph examination and medical and psychological examinations.