Lt. Colonel - Mass. Environmental Police

The Lieutenant Colonel provides leadership and oversight of Environmental Police personnel and serves as a key advisor to the Colonel on enforcement, policy, personnel, and public safety matters.

What You Will Do

Direct and oversee statewide law enforcement operations and personnel, including command staff and Environmental Police Officers throughout the Commonwealth, ensuring consistent and effective application of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate must be a Massachusetts resident at the time of hire or establish Massachusetts residency in accordance with applicable requirements, and have a minimum of 10 years of experience in municipal, state, or federal law enforcement, including at least 5 years in a progressively responsible law enforcement management or command role.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience, or equivalent experience, in municipal, state, or federal law enforcement, including at least 5 years in a progressively responsible law enforcement management or command role.
• Demonstrated experience supervising personnel and managing complex law enforcement operations, including experience coordinating multi-agency enforcement activities.
• Demonstrated experience administering disciplinary actions and addressing complex personnel and employee relations matters.
• Experience developing, implementing, managing, and reviewing organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and strategic objectives.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply complex statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making ability in complex, sensitive, and time-critical situations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Current certification as a law enforcement officer in good standing with an applicable state or federal authority, or the ability to obtain the required certification within six months of appointment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver's license and Massachusetts License to Carry a Firearm as required for the position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Outstanding suite of employee benefits
• Employee benefits and rewards