With a career spanning law enforcement, security management, and public administration, Jamiel Altaheri began his security career in maritime operations, serving as a pier guard for the NYC Waterfront Commission and Public speaker, writer in law enforcement and homeland security affairs from 2002 to 2004. Jamiel Altaheri’s responsibilities included protecting port facilities and cargo, managing access control and surveillance, maintaining regulatory compliance, and coordinating security and emergency-response activities.

Jamiel Altaheri joined the New York Police Department in 2004 and spent two decades progressing through investigative and leadership positions. As an undercover investigator with the Organized Crime Control Bureau, he worked on cases involving narcotics, illegal gambling, human trafficking, and organized crime, completing more than 600 high-risk undercover purchases.

A defining aspect of Jamiel Altaheri's leadership has been his work to make policing more responsive to the communities it serves. As commanding officer of the NYPD's 115th Precinct, he introduced initiatives associated with a 32 percent reduction in crime and established a prayer and meditation room for victims and department personnel. Later, as head of the NYPD's Office of Equity and Inclusion, he advised senior leaders on strengthening community trust and aligning public safety practices with cultural expectations.

Jamiel Altaheri's leadership extended to Michigan when he became the city of Hamtramck’s chief of police in 2024. There, he launched a Youth and Citizens Police Academy and implemented CompStat to improve crime analysis and guide policing strategies. In September 2025, he moved into his current role with J&K General Contractors, managing operations and directing security programs designed to protect people, property, information, and other business assets.

Jamiel Altaheri holds a master of arts in human resource management from Seton Hall University and a bachelor of science in business management and finance from Brooklyn College. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Naval Postgraduate School's Executive Leaders Program. His professional recognition includes multiple NYPD Meritorious Police Duty awards and commendations for public service, reflecting his extensive contributions to law enforcement and community safety.