Chief of Police

Full Job Description: Community Overview: The City of Holyoke, Massachusetts, nestled in Hampden County, is a diverse and historic community with a population of approximately 40,000 residents. Known for its rich cultural heritage and industrial history, Holyoke is committed to progressive community policing initiatives aimed at enhancing public safety and fostering inclusivity and belonging. Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Mayor, the Chief of Police will lead the Holyoke Police Department in the administration and execution of law enforcement operations. Responsibilities include strategic planning, budgeting, overseeing enforcement of laws and city ordinances, and ensuring the department's alignment with community expectations and modern policing standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of professionalism, integrity, transparency, cross cultural competency, and community engagement. As a city 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 inquiries and complaints in a 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, businesses, and Holyoke residents. Recommended Qualifications: ? Education: Bachelor?s Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Public Administration, or a related field required. A Master?s Degree is preferred. Graduates of policing executive development programs (e.g., FBI National Academy, Police Executive Research Forum Senior Management Institute for Police, Northwestern Center for Public Safety) are encouraged to apply. ? Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive law enforcement experience, with at least five (5) years in a supervisory or command role. Candidates must hold a minimum rank of Sergeant or equivalent. ? Applicants must be a graduate of the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Basic Recruit Officer Academy (or eligible for a Permanent Exemption by the MPTC) and meet all certification requirements of the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. Additional Requirements: ? Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts driver's license. ? Must possess a valid Massachusetts Firearms License or obtain one upon hire. ? Must successfully complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and background check. ? Must pass a medical and psychological evaluation as part of the hiring process. ? Selected candidates shall reside in the city for the duration of their employment. In the event that at the time of appointment the selected candidate is not a resident, he or she shall become a resident of the city within one year of the date of appointment. SALARY and BENEFITS: The City of Holyoke offers an exceptional benefits package with a salary range of $120,000 to $150,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include group health and dental insurance, twenty-eight (28) paid vacation days, four (4) paid personal days, fifteen (15) paid sick days a year, paid holidays, group life insurance, short-term disability insurance, other optional insurances, flexible spending plan, and a voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume, as a single PDF file, via email to the Holyoke Personnel Director, Kelly Curran at Cover letters and resumes should be received by 4:00 P.M. on Friday, August 30th, 2024.

Created: 2024-10-19