Jeff Jarratt joined the NSW Police Service in 1965 as a cadet and is currently Deputy Commissioner, Field Operations.

In 1991and 1992, Jeff commanded the South Region and from 1994 to 1995, was North West Region Commander.

In 1993 and 1994, he was Assistant Commissioner, Professional Responsibility charged with managing the Service response to more than 5000 complaints per year and corporate responsibility for the detection and prevention of corruption. As Corporate Sponsor of property theft during 1994 to 1997, Jeff instituted programs to combat the problem including the successful annual operations of "Cosmos" and "Ivy".

During the Wood Royal Commission into the NSW Police Service between 1995 and 1997, Deputy Commissioner Jarratt headed up the Service Reform Team for Commissioner Ryan. A significant program of reform has been occurring within the Service and he has been instrumental in delivering a higher standard of policing to the people of New South Wales.

Jeff has been awarded the Australian Police Medal and National Medal and clasp. He has an Arts degree in Politics and a Masters degree in Business Administration from Macquarie University. Deputy Commissioner Jarratt is a State Councillor for the Australian Quality Council and has been an evaluator for the Australian Quality Awards. He has presented papers on a wide range of subjects including ethics, privacy, community policing, total quality management in policing, car theft and managing in a changing environment.

The Deputy Commissioner is committed to both his family and the various charities he supports, demonstrated by the fact he has made more than 100 donations to the Red Cross Blood Service. He has a passion for cricket and sport generally and enjoys walking and water aerobics... activities which bring balance to a very hectic work schedule.