2026 Taunton Police Chief Sole AC w/E&E

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Statewide, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This examination is being administered by the Human Resources Division (HRD) to create an eligible list from which to fill Police Chief vacancies in participating Massachusetts Police Departments. Candidates must take and pass this examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. The administrative control of the Police Department for the City of Taunton shall be the responsibility of the Chief.

Requirements

• Be an employee in the police department for which the examination is given with permanent civil service status in the specified eligible title(s) by the date of the examination.
• Have served in the force at least one year since you were appointed and performed the job duties of the eligible title(s). A combination of temporary and permanent service from a certification can be applied towards meeting this one year requirement.
• Police Officers filing for this examination must have one year of permanent experience after completion of their police academy course.
• Present a current and valid government issued photo identification with signature (e.g., driver's license, passport, military ID) at the examination site.

Nice To Haves

• Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of the daily operations of the Police Department.
• Supervision of all departmental personnel.
• Preparation, submission, monitoring and control of the Police Departments budget.
• Submission of regular and special reports to the City, via the Police & License subcommittee of the Municipal Council and the Mayor’s Office, and when requested to ensure the proper communication between the City and the Police Department.
• Being responsible for communications with the public, including the media, on matters related to Police, Police Operations and departmental policy.
• Supervision, control and maintenance of all Departmental equipment and motor vehicles belonging to or used by the Police Department.
• Maintaining the discipline of departmental personnel; the issuing of order, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; and the assignment to shifts and duties of all departmental personnel.
• Being available for or assigning a designee for any hearings before the Municipal Council or any board of the City at which the Police Department is required to appear.
• Under Massachusetts General Law and/or Taunton City Ordinance any duties or assignment that the Chief of Police is responsible for by statute.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed