Bedford Police Department (Bedford, MA) – Chief of Police
Qualified candidates should apply by Friday, July 15, 2022 with cover letter and résumé as a single PDF file to the Bedford Assistant Town Manager of Human Resources and Administration Colleen Doyle at cdoyle@bedfordma.gov.
The Police Chief is appointed by and reports directly to Town Manager Sarah Stanton. The Police Chief shall have the responsibility for the administration and operation of the Bedford Police Department. The Chief will plan and direct the internal and external activities of the Police Department in the enforcement of laws, regulations, and Town By-laws. The Chief will also establish realistic strategic planning goals, provide motivational leadership and direction to department staff. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of professionalism, integrity, transparency, cross-cultural competency, and community engagement.
As a Town leader, the Police Chief will embody the core value of community policing. The Chief will engage in public events and outreach initiatives and respond to all inquiries, complaints, and grievances in a timely and professional manner.
The Chief will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective and productive working relationships with appointed and elected officials, Department Heads, Federal, State and Local Agencies, Community Stakeholders, Town Employees, Businesses and Bedford Residents. The Chief also is expected to maintain a positive and engaged relationship with the community.
The Police Chief will oversee all sworn and civilian staff of the department, including Animal Control and the School Resource Officers for Bedford Public Schools and for Middlesex Community College.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Public Administration or a related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Graduates of major policing executive development programs including the FBI National Academy, the Police Executive Research Forum Senior Management Institute for Police or Police Executive Leadership Institute are encouraged to apply.
- Experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience in law enforcement with at least five years of progressively responsible command level experience at the level of Lieutenant, Captain,
Deputy Chief, or Chief. Any equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered. - Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
- Must have a valid Massachusetts Firearms License or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
- Applicants must be a graduate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Basic Recruit Officer Academy (or eligible for a Permanent Exemption by the MPTC) and must satisfy all requirements set forth by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission for certification as a Police Officer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Qualified candidates should apply by Friday, July 15, 2022 with cover letter and résumé as a single PDF file to the Bedford Assistant Town Manager of Human Resources and Administration Colleen Doyle at cdoyle@bedfordma.gov.