Town of Bedford, Massachusetts - Chief of Police
$200,000-$230,000
Job Description
The Town of Bedford 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 CANDIDATE
The next Chief of Police must be approachable, visible, and deeply engaged with the community. The successful candidate will actively connect with residents and stakeholders in both formal and informal settings, building strong partnerships and encouraging open dialogue.
As a key member of the Town’s leadership team, the Chief of Police will be a collaborative leader with demonstrated executive experience, exceptional communication skills, and a strong commitment to public safety and service. The Chief of Police must be responsive, empathetic, and capable of addressing the needs and concerns of an informed, engaged and diverse community.
The ideal candidate will also bring:
- Extensive law enforcement experience, including command-level leadership.
- A commitment to community policing and public engagement
- Strong decision-making, interpersonal, and organizational leadership skills
- A history of ethical leadership and professional development of staff
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Bedford offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with a salary of range of 200,000 – 230,000 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 email a cover letter and résumé as a single PDF file to the Bedford Human Resources Director Elizabeth Gouveia at egouveia@bedfordma.gov. Cover letters and resumes should be received by 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026.
The Town of Bedford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to egouveia@bedfordma.gov.
