The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Executive Director, a position of immense responsibility and statewide impact. This pivotal role demands a visionary individual with outstanding qualifications and a deep commitment to public service. The Executive Director is appointed by and directly accountable to the Public Safety Commission, a body of five members, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Texas Senate. DPS is an agency of the State of Texas with broad and diverse responsibilities including statewide authority to conduct law enforcement activities and criminal investigations. Additionally, the department is responsible for administering and regulating numerous administrative programs the largest of which is driver licensing. The Executive Director provides strategic direction and oversight for a workforce of over 11,000 employees and manages a biennial budget generally exceeding $2 billion. The ideal candidate will be a leader with the proven experience necessary to guide this large, complex agency in its critical public safety mission. This influential position offers an opportunity to enhance the security and well-being of all Texans.
The Public Safety Commission is now accepting expressions of interest from highly qualified law enforcement professionals interested in this critical position.
Minimum qualifications:
At least five (5) years' experience as:
- Senior management level executive of a local or state agency who supervises at least 1,000 commissioned officers,
- Senior management level executive of a federal agency who supervises at least 1,000 special agents, or
- DPS rank of Regional Director or higher.
Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university with significant course work in related field; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance granted by the United States government; ability to meet the department’s physical fitness requirements for commissioned officers; must be eligible for commissioning as law enforcement officer through Texas Commission on Law Enforcement within one year of appointment.
A full job description can be found at DPS Executive Director Job Description
Interested applicants should submit a detailed letter of interest and a current resume to the Public Safety Commission at PSCLiaison@dps.texas.gov. Applicants can also mail submissions to: DPS Office of General Counsel, 5805 North Lamar, Box 4087, Austin, Texas 78773. Submissions will be accepted through October 4, 2024. Questions regarding the process should be sent to PSCLiaison@dps.texas.gov. Applicants or interested parties should not contact the members of the Public Safety Commission directly.
The full job posting can be found at capps.taleo.net.