The Town of Townsend, MA (pop.9,000) is seeking candidates to replace retired Chief of Police. Current external Interim Chief will not be a candidate. Townsend is a charming rural community in northernmost Middlesex County bordering NH. At nearly 33 sq. miles, Townsend has the largest land area of any Town in Middlesex County.
Townsend has a full service police department with 14 F/T officers, 4 Reserves, 5 F/T E-911 telecommunicators, 5 P/T telecommunicators. 2 FT Admin staff.
The Chief of Police is appointed by and reports to a three member Board of Selectmen. Townsend has an Open Town Meeting form of Government.
Candidates must possess unquestioned integrity, a thorough knowledge of police administration and proven management and leadership skills. Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining effective relationships with public safety partners, town departments, the business community and the citizens.
Qualifications: minimum (10) ten years progressively responsible police experience with minimum (5) five years in a command position in a municipal or state police department in the greater Massachusetts area; current rank of Lieutenant or above; experience in a union police setting required; a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public or business administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree and/or completion of a nationally recognized advanced law enforcement administration course is preferred. Graduate of a full time MA Police Academy or able to obtain MA certification within a reasonable time period. Residence in a community with its border within 10 miles of Townsend’s border within one year of appointment. Starting salary range $110,000 – $125,000 DOQ inclusive of educational benefits, with a comprehensive benefits package.
A select number of candidates will be invited to an assessment center. Conditional offer of employment will be made subject to thorough background investigation, physical and psychological examinations. The Town of Townsend is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, marital status, sexual preference, national origin, or disability.
Applicants should send a cover letter and résumé by email to: [email protected] no later thanNovember 30, 2015 to be considered.
