Chief of Police

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region's economic development. Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary: The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community, and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. The Chief of Police/Director of Campus Safety is responsible for the overall organization and management of the safety, law enforcement, and security operations of the College, helping to ensure the safety of thecampus community, its visitors, and the college property. The Chief provides leadership and management of all administrative, personnel, and financial responsibilities for a 24-hour, 365 days per year operation for the College's three campus centers (Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland) and will function as the College's Chief of Police. The Chief supervises campus police officers, institutional security officers, contract security, and any other department employees.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and manage a comprehensive approach to security management to include short- and long range plans and objectives to improve departmental services to the campus community;
• Plan, establish, and monitor public safety, security, and emergency procedures appropriate for a state educational institution, to ensure compliance with local, state and federal policies, practices, laws, and regulations, and to help ensure the safety of employees, students, faculty, and visitors;
• Engage in recruitment of a police department, oversee ongoing staff development and training, as well as staffing, hiring, disciplinary action, evaluation, and promotion;
• Oversee the planning and preparation of work schedules and payroll reporting, assignments, and patrols of campus, including enforcement of traffic and parking regulations;
• Plan training schedule for campus officers to ensure they meet required continuing education standards;
• Develop, implement, and regularly review emergency action plans, procedures, and training; collaborate with College leadership to establish policies and ensure coordinated, effective responses to planned and unplanned emergencies and community needs; serve as the department's responsible authority during emergency response situations; and issue crime and emergency alerts as appropriate;
• Monitor campus buildings and grounds for safety issues and work collaboratively with the Facilities Department to respond to campus emergencies and maintain a safe overall physical environment;
• Collaborate with local, regional, and state law enforcement and emergency response department/agencies, as well as other institutions of higher education, concerning areas of mutual interest such as training, safety, best practices, grant applications, emergency response, and crime prevention;
• Work collaboratively with the police departments of Wellesley, Framingham, and Ashland; review and ensure MOUs are adhered to and propose changes as needed and/or required by State law;
• Oversee security concerns of college buildings and property, including security technology and routine security inspections on all campuses;
• Design, implement, and review safety and security awareness and crime prevention programs for students, faculty, staff, and visitors;
• Develop and manage the departmental budget, including oversight of major contracts such as contract security, in support of institutional fiscal priorities;
• Keep current on new developments in legislation, law enforcement, and government regulation which affect police and fire safety operations;
• Resolve complaints and enhance community relations by helping to ensure a department-wide commitment to a "Community Oriented Policing" philosophy through daily practice and specialized service programs promoting campus safety to meet the needs of the College community;
• Develop, recommend, and implement standard operating policies, procedures, and programs designed to operate and enhance public safety within the College community;
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of public safety personnel and contract security through observation and conferences and by reviewing reports and logs which may require occasional evening, overnight, and weekend work;
• Ensure proper maintenance of records and reports in compliance with College business practices and federal, state, and local regulations, including the reporting of crime statistics pertaining to the Clery Act and crime reporting requirements established by the Massachusetts State Police;
• Serve on committees, task forces, and other related administrative functions as assigned;
• Work actively with other areas of the College to ensure a spirit of college-wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork;
• Oversee the parking ticket protocols and appeal procedures as outlined in state law and College policy;
• Responsible for promptly notifying the Associate Dean of Equity Assurance (Title IX Coordinator) of any reports, complaints, or information received by the department regarding potential harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct or sexual violence, including but not limited to dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, involving any members of the college community;
• Compliance of the annual Mass State Police audit requirements;
• Other duties as assigned.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College. All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree;
• Graduate of Municipal Police Academy Training certified and approved by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC). Candidates MUST be a certified police officer in Massachusetts per MPTC/POST standards;
• Possess academic credentials and experience suitable to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the position;
• Possess at least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in campus safety and protection or other law enforcement with at least three years of experience in a related supervisory position;
• Experience and knowledge of law enforcement policies and procedures, crime prevention, investigations, training for law enforcement personnel, life safety programming;
• Knowledge of budget operations and management specific to a public safety agency;
• Ability to adapt policies and procedures to police reform measures on the local, state, and federal level;
• Demonstrated ability to address community concerns in a compassionate, forthright manner and to be visible on campus and to participate in the life of the campus;
• Possess an understanding of mental health issues;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills;
• Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver's license;
• Candidates may undergo a background investigation and will participate in driving records investigation, physical, polygraph, psychological, or other examinations at the College's discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Master's degree;
• Knowledge of a second language such as Spanish or Portuguese.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: walk and stand for extended periods; lift up to 75 pounds unassisted; climb stairs; work outside in all types of weather; speak and hear; and use hands for multiple physical functions. The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Position requires regular viewing of computer screen.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $134,000

As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstanding suite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
• Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Free gym and parking on campus

Position Type: NUP

Application Deadline: March 27th, 2026, or thereafter until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application. Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and