Chief of Police

Position Summary:

Performs complex administrative, technical and supervisory work in directing and planning the operations of the Police Department, including routine patrol, community policing, traffic, investigations, crime prevention and town communications by effective use of available resources; all other related work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the administration, strategic planning, direction and coordination of all aspects of the Police Department including personnel, tactical policy and budget development.
• Responsible for maintaining, in good order, all police department equipment, including all cruisers, body armor, officer assigned apparel, communications equipment, etc.
• Supervises all department staff, assigning duties, tasks, instructions and monitoring performance in the discharge of duties. Appropriately delegates authority as needed.
• Implements, coordinates and maintains a progressive training program for officers and staff; ensures standards and goals are met consistent with current and best practices.
• Plans and executes police programs and actions designed to protect citizens, property, and staff, prevent and repress crime, to apprehend and prosecute offenders, and to recover stolen property; coordinates departmental actions with other law enforcement agencies.
• Has access to extensive confidential information such as personnel records, criminal investigation records, lawsuits, personal information about citizens, as well as collective bargaining negotiating positions; handles this information with discretion and respect for confidentiality.

Requirements:

• Possession of motor vehicle operator’s license;
• C.P.R. and First Responder certification;
• Firearms certification;
• MCJTC/POST Massachusetts certification or ability to become certified in compliance with MCJTC/POST requirements;
• Ability to pass CORI, SORI and other applicable background checks.