Lt. Colonel - Mass. Environmental Police

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Chelsea, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lieutenant Colonel – Deputy Director is a senior command position with the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP), within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The role assists the Colonel in planning, organizing, and directing statewide environmental law enforcement activities and resources, provides leadership and oversight of MEP personnel, and advises the Colonel on enforcement, policy, personnel, and public safety matters. The position oversees inland and coastal enforcement, boating and recreational vehicle enforcement, safety and education, hazardous waste enforcement, marine and recreational vehicle theft, and enforcement training. It provides senior-level guidance on the interpretation and enforcement of laws and regulations within MEP’s jurisdiction; coordinates complex, multi-agency enforcement activities; and maintains relationships with public and private stakeholders. The Lieutenant Colonel also advises on complex environmental and natural-resource enforcement matters and assists with the development and implementation of MEP policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and bargaining-unit requirements. As a member of the armed and uniformed law enforcement command staff, the Lieutenant Colonel may direct and participate in statewide operations and patrols using authorized resources such as enforcement vehicles, patrol vessels, ATVs, snowmobiles, aircraft, and drones. The position assists with homeland defense and emergency preparedness and provides command support during significant public health, public safety, and law enforcement incidents. This is a full-time position based at MEP Headquarters in Chelsea. It requires 24-hour, seven-day-a-week on-call availability. The successful candidate must be a Massachusetts resident at the time of hire or establish residency in accordance with applicable requirements.

Requirements

At least 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 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 for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and strategic objectives.
Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, including the ability to interpret and apply complex statutory and regulatory requirements.
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 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.
Must be a Massachusetts resident at the time of hire or establish Massachusetts residency in accordance with applicable requirements.
The posting also lists minimum entrance requirements of at least seven years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in a particular specialty, with current license and/or registration requirements; at least three years must have been in a managerial capacity.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a full-service police department or major operational division, particularly in conservation or environmental law enforcement.
Experience in environmental, natural-resource, marine, wildlife, boating, recreational-vehicle, hazardous-waste, or other regulatory enforcement.
Experience with POST Commission standards and requirements, internal affairs, use-of-force policies, officer wellness, bias-free policing, and professional standards.
Experience with collective bargaining and administration and interpretation of bargaining-unit agreements.
Experience with emergency response, homeland defense, and other significant public safety operations.
Experience developing and implementing law enforcement policies, procedures, training programs, and strategic initiatives.
A bachelor's or master's degree in a related field, or equivalent executive-level education and experience.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee statewide law enforcement operations and personnel throughout the Commonwealth, ensuring consistent application of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Assist the Colonel in establishing statewide enforcement priorities and developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, procedures, rules, regulations, operational strategies, and contingency plans.
Provide senior-level guidance and technical expertise on complex environmental, natural-resource, boating, marine, recreational-vehicle, hazardous-waste, and related laws and regulations.
Coordinate and lead multi-agency enforcement efforts with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and public and private partners.
Oversee personnel and employee-relations matters, including performance management, discipline, recruitment, retention, training, professional development, and promotional review processes.
Participate in evaluating and selecting candidates for advancement in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and civil service requirements.
Oversee internal investigations and related administrative or disciplinary matters in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, professional standards, and POST Commission requirements.
Assist the Colonel with professional standards and law enforcement compliance, including POST Commission requirements, internal affairs, use-of-force standards, bias-free policing, officer wellness, and related policies and best practices.
Evaluate the need for and oversee specialized, covert, or complex investigations and enforcement operations, including developing and executing operational plans.
Oversee development, review, and implementation of operational and contingency plans for emergency response, major enforcement operations, Homeland Defense, public safety incidents, and other critical events.
Assist in managing MEP programs, projects, budgets, equipment, and other enforcement resources, aligning resources with operational priorities.
Participate in statewide enforcement operations and patrols and provide command leadership during significant incidents, emergencies, and other public safety or law enforcement matters.
Assist in coordinating MEP enforcement and registration functions involving boating, ATV, and snowmobile laws and regulations.
Maintain 24-hour, seven-day-a-week on-call availability to provide command support for public safety, public health, emergency response, and significant enforcement matters.