Deputy Chief of Police, Administration & Compliance Greater Boston, MA Area

The Company is seeking a Deputy Chief of Police for Administration and Compliance to provide executive leadership in departmental governance, compliance, accreditation, and administrative operations. Responsibilities include contributing to strategic planning and command decisions; overseeing policies, records, audits, quality assurance, regulatory reporting, budgeting, procurement, and personnel administration; and advising the Chief of Police on administrative risk and organizational integrity. The role also coordinates with operational leaders and relevant internal and external stakeholders, supports crisis management and continuity planning, and may assume executive authority when designated. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field, graduation from an accredited police academy, and at least five years of command-level law enforcement supervisory experience. Required qualifications include expertise in compliance, accreditation, policy development, and governance; knowledge of applicable reporting and regulatory requirements; and experience with audits, personnel systems, budgeting, procurement, and unionized law enforcement environments. Strong executive writing, analytical, and reporting skills, along with the ability to handle sensitive information, are essential. A relevant master’s degree and experience with accreditation systems or campus policing are preferred.

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