Chief of Police – Town of Barnstable (MA)

The Town of Barnstable invites applications from accomplished, forward-thinking law enforcement executives to serve as its next Chief of Police. This is an opportunity to lead Cape Cod's largest police organization, invest in its people, and strengthen public confidence in a community central to the region's civic and commercial life.

What You Will Do

The Chief will build on established services while fostering accountability, trust, innovation, and continuous improvement. Key Executive Responsibilities include organizational planning; deployment and emergency preparedness; budgeting and performance management; professional standards; recruitment, training, and succession planning; employee wellness; labor relations; public communication; and interagency coordination.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities: Executive Leadership, Integrity and Accountability, Personnel Development, Community Engagement, Operational and Financial Management, and Collaboration and Communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience as a certified police officer.
• Preferred command-level leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in personnel management, police operations, budgeting, and organizational performance.
• Proven ability in strategic planning, complex decision-making, community engagement, labor relations, and employee development.
• Graduation from the FBI National Academy, Senior Management Institute for Police, or a comparable executive leadership program is highly valued.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $240,000-$270,000 dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Benefits: The Town provides excellent benefits to all its employees including health insurance, Massachusetts Public Employees Retirement, and other benefits as part of collective bargaining agreements.