Sheriff/Police Chief jobs in Westfield, MA

Sheriff/Police Chief enforces the law on a town, city, or county level. Responsibilities include police service planning, organizational development, personnel management, community policing, and community relations. Being a Sheriff/Police Chief may also be involved in administrative, financial/budgetary, and operations/labor relations tasks. Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Additionally, Sheriff/Police Chief typically reports to an elected official. The Sheriff/Police Chief manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Sheriff/Police Chief typically requires at least 10 years of law enforcement experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Chief of Police
  • Town of Amherst, Massachusetts
  • Amherst, MA FULL_TIME
  • THE TOWN OF AMHERST IS RECRUITING FOR ITS NEXT CHIEF OF POLICE


    About Amherst
    The Town of Amherst is located in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts with a population of nearly 40,000. Amherst is a diverse, inclusive community offering numerous educational and cultural opportunities. It has a large student population as host to Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts. The Town operates under a Council-Manager form of government and enjoys a strong tradition of professional government with an expectation of high level government services, quality education, support for open space and agriculture, and respect for its history.


    The Town of Amherst views its work through the dual lenses of climate action and racial equity & social justice. The Town embraces and is strengthened by the unique and dynamic backgrounds of its community members. The Town believes in fostering and maintaining a safe and welcoming community, which is based on mutual respect for our residents, students, employees, businesses, and guests.

    To learn more about the Town of Amherst, please visit our “About Amherst” page on the Town’s website.

    About the Amherst Police Department
    The Amherst Police Department is a team of 47 sworn officers and 14 civilian employees, including those in the Communications Center (Dispatch), Parking Enforcement, and Animal Welfare. The success of the Amherst Police Department is due both to the strong commitment of the employees and to the support they receive from the community. The Police Department values the trust placed in them by the community that they serve and are diligent in efforts to uphold that trust. The Amherst Police Department continues to identify new and innovative ways to address crime and quality of life concerns, and welcomes input from the community.

    The Department works with and cooperates with the other Town public safety agencies: Fire & Emergency Medical Services and CRESS – Community Responders for Equity Safety and Services (an independent unarmed, person centered, trauma informed, antiracist public safety agency).

    About the Successful Candidate
    The Chief of Police serves as a strategic partner with the Town Manager to establish goals and objectives focused on the safety and security of the community. The Chief is responsible for enforcing all laws within the Town of Amherst and for overseeing the development and implementation of policies, programs, and practices that best serve the needs of the residents and visitors of the Town.

    The next Chief of Police will be a collaborative, transformational leader with proven executive experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a core belief in customer service. The successful candidate will be a highly experienced, innovative, and engaging law enforcement professional who embraces and cultivates a culture of community engagement; who can look at issues differently and find innovative solutions; who fosters and furthers the Department’s community connections, balancing law enforcement and community engagement; and who is proactive in anticipating challenges, recommending innovative solutions, and delivering positive outcomes.

    With a focus on creating a strong public presence, the Chief will serve as an ambassador of community engagement, actively participating in holistic conversations on topics such as racial and social justice, mental health, and community policing. The Chief will also act as a servant leader and champion of the needs and concerns of officers within the Police Department, exercising a diligent commitment to improving morale, establishing trust, and building positive organizational culture. The Chief must display humility, flexibility, open-mindedness, and complement the Town's progressive disposition while earnestly cultivating partnerships with stakeholders and constituents.

    In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following:

    • A record of success in a comparable community and an unwavering commitment to equity and inclusion;
    • A firm grasp of municipal law enforcement methods and the willingness to analyze and adapt standards and practices to meet community needs and expectations;
    • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with elected officials, business and community leaders, advisory boards, the news media, and the community;
    • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to inspire credibility and public trust and interact respectfully with citizens from all backgrounds;
    • Ability to negotiate agreements and/or reach consensus among diverse interests;
    • Ability to act as a positive role model and respected mentor, especially in the areas of customer service, ethical behavior, transparency, dispute resolution, problem-solving, and fostering a culture that values and respects all members of the team and the community;
    • Desire to look critically at the Police Department to determine opportunities for rebranding;
    • Commitment to community policing and the ability to engage in potentially uncomfortable discussions around policing, community, race, and reform. Community policing is meant to be a multi-tiered approach to create and shape public safety policies and engagement that advances racial and social justice across all economic classes, ages, genders, races, ethnicities, and identities. In line with the Town of Amherst’s priorities, community policing initiatives will embody the values of Equity, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation, and Social Justice. The next Chief of Police must be an active participant in this initiative, and must set an example inside the Police Department and in the community during their daily interactions.
    • In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following attributes:
      • Visionary Leadership: Demonstrated competence and willingness to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop a comprehensive strategic plan (mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives) and implement community safety metrics that are not just law enforcement related. The next Chief of Police must have the ability to foster a supportive, collaborative, creative, and innovative environment that develops staff capacity.
      • Compassion: Absolute commitment to using head and heart to inspire and influence others by consistently practicing empathy, kindness, and sympathy, thereby positively influencing others.
      • Critical Thinking: Ability to understand logical relationships between concepts and ideas, recognize the importance of the relationships, carefully evaluate options, and make the decisions that will most positively impact desired outcomes.
      • Ethical Leadership: Unquestionable demonstration of appropriate conduct, integrity, morals, and ethics through personal actions, deeds words, and interpersonal relationships.

    This position requires  a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration or a closely related field plus ten (10) years of proven experience in criminal justice work, three of which were in a position equivalent to lieutenant or higher; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. The Chief must have completed Basic Police Academy Training, be certified as a Massachusetts Police Officer or be willing and able to obtain such certification upon hire, possess a license to carry a firearm, possess a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License without record of suspension or revocation in any state, and be Massachusetts Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certified or be willing and able to obtain such certification upon hire.

    Compensation
    The salary range for this position is $134,250-$164,275, depending on qualifications.

    As the “public employer of choice” in Western Massachusetts, the Town offers an excellent benefits package to its employees. These benefits include:

    • State-sponsored Defined Benefit Pension;
    • Health insurance coverage with a 75-80% employer contribution rate;
    • Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances;
    • Vacation, sick, and personal leaves;
    • Holiday Pay;
    • Longevity Compensation;
    • Deferred compensation plans;
    • Education Assistance;
    • And more.

    Please visit the Town’s Employee Benefits page to learn more.

    The Town of Amherst seeks a workforce that reflect the diversity of its community, and strives toward racial and environmental sustainability.  All are encouraged to apply. AA/EEO

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CFO - Chief Financial Officer
  • Robert Half
  • Fort Pierce, FL OTHER
  • Robert Half is currently working with a client seeking an interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO).As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for the overall financial health ...
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COO - Chief Operating Officer
  • Robert Half
  • Delray, WV PER_DIEM
  • Our company is seeking a skilled upper-level management individual to join our client, a Private Equity Firm. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing critical insights and analysis to su...
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Executive Assistant to CEO / Jr. Chief of Staff
  • Paragus Strategic IT
  • Hadley, MA FULL_TIME
  • Job Posting: Paragus IT is already the largest managed IT service provider for small and medium sized businesses in Western and Central Massachusetts, but we are just getting started. We aspire to ser...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Chief Carriers: CDL A Required - Paid Flatbed Training
  • KJ Media
  • Chicopee, MA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Job Description Chief Carriers is hiring CDL A Flatbed Drivers for Regional & OTR Positions! We want your work to be personally satisfying as well as financially rewarding. So, at Chie...
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Chief Marketing Officer - Work From Home
  • ClinicMind
  • Manila, MA FULL_TIME
  • ClinicMind, the nation’s leader in multi-specialty Electronic Healthcare Records (EHR) software and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) services, is looking for a Chief Marketing Officer. If you’re excited...
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Police Officer (Lateral)
  • City of Hartford, CT
  • Hartford, CT
  • Vacancies are in the Police Department. Under supervision, performs law enforcement duties involving the protection of l...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Police Officer (Non-Hartford Residents)
  • City of Hartford, CT
  • Hartford, CT
  • Vacancies are in the Police Department. Under supervision, performs law enforcement duties involving the protection of l...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Police Officer (Hartford Residents)
  • City of Hartford, CT
  • Hartford, CT
  • Vacancies are in the Police Department. Under supervision, performs law enforcement duties involving the protection of l...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Lead Data Engineer
  • Capital One
  • Springfield, MA
  • Center 2 (19050), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Senior Lead Data Engineer Do you love building and pioneeri...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Data Engineer (Python/SQL/Bigdata)
  • Capital One
  • Springfield, MA
  • NYC 299 Park Avenue (22957), United States of America, New York, New York Senior Data Engineer (Python/SQL/Bigdata) Do y...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead Data Engineer, Finance Tech
  • Capital One
  • Springfield, MA
  • West Creek 3 (12073), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia Lead Data Engineer, Finance Tech Do you love building...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Software Engineering (Risk Tech)
  • Capital One
  • Springfield, MA
  • 314 Main Street (21020), United States of America, Cambridge, Massachusetts Director, Software Engineering (Risk Tech) I...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead Data Engineer
  • Capital One
  • Springfield, MA
  • Locations: VA - McLean, United States of America, McLean, Virginia Lead Data Engineer Do you love building and pioneerin...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Westfield is located at 42°7′46″N 72°44′46″W / 42.12944°N 72.74611°W / 42.12944; -72.74611 (42.129492, −72.745986). It is bordered on the north by Southampton, on the northeast by Holyoke, on the east by West Springfield, on the southeast by Agawam, on the south by Southwick, on the southwest by Granville, on the west by Russell, and on the northwest by Montgomery. Westfield is split into the "South Side" and the "North Side" by the Westfield River, and the northwestern section of town is known as Wyben. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.4 square ...
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$117,444 to $131,938
Westfield, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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