Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority · 1 week ago
Chief of Police
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking a Chief of Police to provide leadership and command authority over the Airports Authority Police Department. The Chief will ensure the protection of travelers and enforce applicable laws while directing police operations and fostering partnerships with various stakeholders.
Air TransportationTravel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides leadership and command authority over the Police Department, with accountability for all operational, administrative, fiscal, and personnel functions
Ensures the delivery of safe, effective, and responsive law enforcement services to the traveling public, airport tenants, employees, and surrounding communities
Establishes, implements, and enforces Department General Orders, Special Orders, and operational policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws; Airports Authority regulations; accreditation standards; and Office of Public Safety directives
Advises the Vice President for Public Safety and senior Airports Authority leadership on complex, high-risk, and cross-organizational operational and administrative matters impacting Authority-wide public safety and continuity of operations
Directs and approves policing strategies for major incidents, emergencies, and special events across Airports Authority facilities, ensuring preparedness, coordination, and operational resilience
Direct all personnel management issues for the Police Department, including appointments, promotions, demotions, suspensions, dismissals, and assignment and transfer of members
Reviews and resolves employee conduct matters; serves as the deciding official on designated grievances and provides executive-level input on grievances elevated to higher authorities
Advises the management team on negotiations and other critical interactions with the bargaining units. Advises or takes action on management-employee relations. Is the deciding official on some grievances; provides input on grievances to be decided at higher echelons
Develops and oversees short- and long-range strategic plans including staffing, budget, equipment, facilities, technology, and strategic and tactical planning requirements
Establishes departmental goals, performance metrics, and accountability frameworks; evaluates outcomes and implements continuous improvement initiatives
Allocate resources within the Department and identify present and future needs
Maintains a visible command presence through regular site visits and field engagement to monitor performance, ensure operational integrity, and provide leadership oversight
Represents the Police Department and the Airports Authority in judicial proceedings, providing credible testimony and ensuring case readiness as required
Builds and sustains collaborative relationships with internal Airports Authority departments; federal, state, and local law enforcement partners; emergency management agencies; airport stakeholders; and community organizations
Represents the Police Department in public forums, media engagements, and official briefings; conducts executive-level meetings to communicate priorities, policies, and operational direction
Reviews and analyzes reports, studies, projects, grievances, and actions and make recommendations for the appropriate course of action or implementation of new or revised policies and procedures for the Police Department
Fosters a culture of professionalism, integrity, and accountability, ensuring equitable application of policies and fair delivery of police services
Serves as Acting Vice President for Public Safety in the absence of the Vice President, as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ten years of progressively responsible experience supervising police department functions (including managing operations, personnel and administrative functions)
Of the required experience, at least four (4) years must include command-level responsibility over: A police station or command with approximately 100 sworn officers; or A major operational unit (e.g., bureau, division, or equivalent) with substantial supervisory and budgetary authority
Must be a citizen of the United States of America
Advanced knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, practices, and standards, including executive-level supervision, accountability systems, and ethical governance
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing law enforcement operations, including airport and transportation-related security requirements
Knowledge of law enforcement administrative practices, including policy development, budgeting, and organizational management
Knowledge of law enforcement accreditation standards and continuous improvement frameworks
Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS), emergency management principles, and coordinated response to critical incidents
Ability to provide decisive executive leadership in complex, high-risk, and rapidly evolving operational environments
Ability to analyze operational, financial, and workforce data and translate findings into strategic decisions and performance improvements
Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing, with employees, executive leadership, labor representatives, external partners, and the public
Skill in the safe and effective use and oversight of firearms and law enforcement equipment consistent with sworn executive responsibilities
Proficiency in the use of computers and modern information systems to support operational oversight and decision-making
Demonstrated commitment to ethics, integrity, transparency, and public trust
Must be able to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation; and pass a comprehensive medical examination including drug screening and a vision
Preferred
Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Public Administration, or a related field
Experience as a Deputy Chief of Police or the equivalent
Graduation from the FBI National Academy, PERF's Senior Management Institute for Police, or comparable executive training
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Well-being resources
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Pension and retirement plans
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Company
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
The Airports Authority operates a two-airport system (Reagan National & Dulles International) that provides domestic and international air service for the mid-Atlantic region.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dhamotharakkannan Srinivasagam
Chief Technology Officer- MWAA Labs
Goutam Kundu
Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Strategy Officer
Recent News
2025-11-21
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