Chilmark Employment Position - Chief of Police
The Town of Chilmark is accepting applications
for Chief of Police. The Chief will report
to Select Board and direct a department
comprised of 5 full-time, 3 part-time
year-round officers and 2 summer officers.
The Chief is final authority on policy, operations,
and discipline.
The new Chief will build profound respect
among our small town’s diverse constituencies
and will understand “keeping the
peace” is paramount. The current chief has
smoothly and effectively carried out his law
enforcement responsibilities by being an
outstanding leader and intimately knowledgeable
about people, traditions and customs
of the community. Successful applicant
will be held to the highest performance
standards, prepared to immediately take
charge, possess inherently strong interpersonal/
leadership skills, courteous, pleasant
and approachable, prepared to apply full
energy towards enhancing police operations.
Required skills/credentials include Massachusetts
Municipal Police Training certification POST,
First Responder/CPR certification
or the ability to obtain such certifications
within 6 months. Applicants must possess:
either BA or 2 years college combined with
technical training e.g. Police Academy, FBI,
professional education courses including
business, public administration or management,
minimum of 5 years’ experience supervising
municipal employees, ability to
apply federal, state statutes, town bylaws to
law enforcement, sound judgment, initiative,
knack to communicate effectively with town
officials/employees, federal/ state officials,
general public.
Salary range $120,000 – 150,000/year. Applications
or information may be obtained
by contacting jobs@chilmarkma.gov or
(508)645-2109. Applications must be submitted
by January 3, 2023. Chilmark is an
Equal opportunity Employer and complies
with Affirmative Action.