Police Chief

Police Chief

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is seeking a safety and security administration leader to serve as Chief of the Metro Transit Police Department.

The next Chief of the Metro Transit Police Department will have the opportunity to shape the future of public safety for one of the nation’s premier transit agencies. As WMATA continues to advance customer experience, employee engagement, operational excellence, and strategic transformation, the Chief will play a critical role in fostering a safe, secure, and welcoming transit environment for customers, employees, and the communities Metro serves.

To learn more about the opportunity and application process, please download the position profile. To be considered for this position, please attach 2 PDFs – a letter of interest and your resume – in an email to MTPD_Chief@polihire.com

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Overview

Date Posted

July 26, 2026

Location

Washington, DC

Qualification

Preferred qualifications: • Advanced degree in criminal justice, public administration, business administration, homeland security, or a related field. • Executive leadership training through organizations such as the FBI National Academy, Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command, the Senior Management Institute for Police, or comparable executive development programs.