Basic Qualifications * All applicants must have at least eight- ten years of professional experience with at least seven years in law enforcement. * College education (BA or BS) and/or a combination of both some college-level work and experience. * Graduation from an accredited law enforcement academy. * At least one year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. * Documented experience and training in command leadership investigations, police operations, and tactics. * Ability to obtain MA POST Commission Certification and SSPO Warrant of Appointment and pass a state and national background check pursuant to M.G.L. c. 6E, § 4 as a condition of employment. This background check includes a check of Criminal Offender Record Information on all prospective employees as a condition of their employment. Position Description * Administering Divisions of the Department * Advising and assisting the Chief of Police and Assistant Chief of Police in administrative and policy matters, problems, issues, and/or significant activities within their area of responsibility. * Participating in strategic planning as directed by the Chief of Police, providing direction, guidance, and assistance to Captains while holding them accountable for goal development and proper management of their Units and Bureaus consistent with Division goals. * Planning for expanding or reorganizing Division operations to meet growing or changing law enforcement or service needs. * Directly supervises captains and indirectly the remaining elements in the chain of command. * Responsible for taking appropriate corrective measures consistent with their rank and authority. * Responsible for using the information and management tools available, including, but not limited to, manual and automated personnel information, to attempt to anticipate and address, through corrective measures consistent with their authority, reasonably identifiable departmental risks or potential employee misconduct. * Communicating and enforcing Department policy and procedures. * Recommending disciplinary action affecting Division personnel. * Preparation and management of the Division budget. * Conducting inspections of Division Units to ensure compliance with established laws and operational standards. * Representing the Department in appearances before civic groups or organizations. * Critical oversight of the Department's system for reporting, reviewing, and training the use of force. * Collaborate with Human Resources * Managing as a Team Member - promoting a positive public relations image and fostering productive relationships with peers, other Departments, and agencies, using management and leadership skills to strengthen and promote healthy organizational loyalty. Job Summary Reporting to the Assistant Chief of Police, a Commander is a police officer who is a senior executive of the Department who commands and is accountable for the activities of Divisions in accordance with the policies prescribed by the Chief of Police. A Commander is responsible for anticipating the problems, needs, trends, and resources of their Divisions and their personnel and for providing the appropriate leadership to accomplish goals that complement the mission of the Department. They exhibit a high degree of emotional intelligence, personal integrity and hold team members and all subordinates accountable for lawful, ethical, moral, and safe behavior and, in turn, require that they do the same with their subordinates. The Commander promotes community partnerships by mentoring subordinate command personnel and ensuring they understand appropriate and expected conduct when dealing with co-workers and the community we serve. The standards by which each Commander shall judge the performance of Divisional personnel are embodied in law (both statutory and case law), MOUs, the Department's Manual of Policy and Procedures, all Department Directives in support of the Manual, our Mission Statement, Core Values Statement, and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. A Commander, in their role as executive staff to the Chief of Police and as members of the Executive Planning Committee must consider the impact of their decisions on the interests of the department, their divisions, the members, and the community members we serve. It is incumbent upon the members of the Executive Planning Committee to work in good faith and cooperation to best serve these interests.