Chief of Police - Gloucester, MA

The City of Gloucester, Massachusetts (pop. 29,747), is seeking a highly qualified, experienced, and respected law enforcement executive to serve as its next Chief of Police. This position offers the opportunity to lead a full service municipal police department serving a historic coastal community with high expectations for professionalism, accountability, and public service.

The Chief of Police is the senior executive of the Police Department and is responsible for the overall administration, strategic direction, and operational performance of the organization. The successful candidate will bring broad command level experience, strong professional judgment, and a demonstrated commitment to ethical policing, organizational integrity, and service to the community.

The City seeks a Chief who combines operational credibility with executive level management skills, understands the evolving demands of modern policing, and possesses the personal qualities necessary to lead a complex organization in a transparent and accountable manner.

Key Attributes Sought
The City is seeking candidates who demonstrate:

• Extensive command level law enforcement experience in a municipal or similarly complex policing environment
• Sound professional judgment and the ability to make difficult decisions in high risk, high visibility situations
• A reputation for integrity, fairness, and ethical conduct
• Strong administrative, organizational, and fiscal management capabilities
• The ability to balance operational demands with strategic planning and long term organizational health
• Professional credibility with sworn and civilian personnel, municipal leadership, labor organizations, and community stakeholders 

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

1. A detailed resume
2. A cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position 

Applications should be submitted electronically at www.GovHRjobs.com.

All questions should be directed to Jon Fehlman, Senior Consultant, MGT, (847) 380-3240 ext. 142.