Chief Administrator-Transit Police

(Please note: This position will be titled Chief of Police, pending TCOLE approval)

Capital Metro is Central Texas’ regional public transportation provider, based in Austin, Texas – the fastest growing metropolitan city in the country! Since 1985, we’ve been connecting people, jobs, and communities by providing high-quality and sustainable transportation choices. As Austin continues to grow, and our service expands, Capital Metro is responding by implementing an enhanced safety and security model that includes standing up our own police department! 

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR 
Capital Metro is seeking a community-oriented and collaborative Chief Administrator–Transit Police with a can-do attitude to oversee the department and implement its community policing model by engaging with the community and riders we serve. If you are an approachable change agent, with the ability to further develop, and maintain positive, trusting relationships with the community and customers we serve…Capital Metro’s Chief Administrator-Transit Police may be the career move for you!

The Chief Administrator is responsible for the protection of all Capital Metro facilities, assets, personnel, and customers throughout the service area, including rail stations, bus stops, park and rides, administrative offices, and operating facilities. The Chief Administrator confers with citizens and organizations on law enforcement complaints and concerns; confers with civic and business groups on police and management policies relating to Department philosophy; assists in the development of innovative transit law enforcement policies; interacts with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds; and develops and maintains positive public relations for Capital Metro's law enforcement activities. The Chief Administrator ensures that the vision, mission, and principles of the Police Department are met and is responsible for the development, management, and administration of systems necessary to safeguard assets of the Authority and ensure the security of the riding public. The Chief Administrator reports to and advises the Executive Vice President, System-wide Accessibility & Chief Safety Officer on matters relevant to the development of police requirements in support of the regional transportation system. 

WHAT YOU BRING 
•Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, public safety, or a related field.
•Ten (10) years of applied law enforcement/public safety experience, including seven (7) years of senior command responsibility (Lieutenant or above), or equivalent combination of education and experience. In lieu of degree, year-for-year of directly related experience may be substituted. 
•Experience working within a state certified or nationally accredited or recognized police department/agency.
•Executive management level responsibility with extensive experience in working closely with senior leadership executives of a non-sworn capacity.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Capital Metro is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming and diverse environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. Capital Metro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time. 

For more information, visit: https://www.capmetro.org/docs/default-source/public-involvement-docs/chief-administrator-brochure.pdf 

To apply directly, visit: https://capmetro.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/387?c=capmetro