VP Operations+54% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Operations. 16% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · emergency_communications
Where does a Director of Public Safety Communications go next?
8 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Higher-growth opportunity
Principal+79% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Engagement Manager. 15% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Chief Operating Officer+137% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Operations. 5% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Adjacent career
Director of Analytics, Public Safety+2% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
27% of observed moves out of Director of Public Safety Communications go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Crime Laboratory Director+8% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
27% of observed moves out of Director of Public Safety Communications go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Engagement Manager+25% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
23% of observed moves out of Director of Public Safety Communications go here (180 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate180 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there