Chief of Police - Hopkinton, MA
$170,000 – $208,000
Job Description
The Town of Hopkinton is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking, and community-focused leader to serve as its next Chief of Police. The successful candidate will lead a well-trained, professional department dedicated to excellence in service, community engagement, and public trust.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Hopkinton Police Department is a fully accredited department dedicated to delivering both traditional and non-traditional law enforcement services to residents and visitors alike. The department operates with a strong emphasis on compassion, integrity, and ethical conduct, ensuring that every interaction reflects the values of the community it serves. The Hopkinton Police Department is a full-service Massachusetts Accredited agency consisting of a Chief, one (1) Deputy Chief, two (2) Lieutenants, six (6) Sergeants, sixteen (16) Full-Time Patrol Officers and one (1) Administrative Manager. The Police Chief does not oversee public safety communications. The Communications Director supervises the Town of Hopkinton’s Public Safety Communications Center, which is responsible for the department’s 911 and dispatch needs.
COMMUNITY
The Town of Hopkinton is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 26.0 miles west of Boston. Hopkinton is approximately 28 square miles in area and is rich in history. Hopkinton is well known as the starting point for the Boston Marathon and headquarters for the Dell EMC Corporation. The Town is easily accessed by a system of state routes and public transportation via the Southborough Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) train, located on the Hopkinton Southborough town line, which provides direct access to Boston and other locations to the West, and the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority bus system.
To learn more about the Town of Hopkinton, please visit https: www.hopkintonma.gov
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Public Administration or related field;
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, including five (5) years in a supervisory capacity.
- Candidates must be active in the law enforcement field and hold a minimum rank of lieutenant to apply.
- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license;
- Possession of a Massachusetts License to Carry firearms; and
- Applicants must be a graduate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Basic Recruit Officer Academy (or eligible for a Permanent Exemption by the MPTC) and must satisfy all requirements set forth by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission for certification as a Police Officer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Graduates of major policing executive development programs including the FBI National Academy, the Police Executive Research Forum Senior Management Institute for Police or Police Executive Leadership Institute preferred.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Hopkinton offers a generous benefits package which includes a full salary range of $170,000 – $208,000, commensurate with qualifications. Additional benefits include group health insurance, dental insurance and an optional employee paid supplemental health plan. The town also offers an optional employee paid 457(b) deferred compensation plan and paid vacation, holidays, personal and sick days.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and résumé, as a single PDF file, via email to Jessica Lewerenz at jlewerenz@hopkintonma.gov. Cover letters and Resumes should be received by 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026.
