Chief of Police
September 24, 2007
City of Fitchburg
Office of the Mayor
Position Announcement
City of Fitchburg, Massachusetts
The City of Fitchburg, Massachusetts is a diverse community (population 39,000) currently seeking an established professional for the position of Chief of Police. The department has 100 employees (90 sworn officers) and an annual budget of approximately $7 million. Appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, the successful candidate must possess strong communication, leadership, organization and management skills, as well as proven integrity working with a community and Police Department. Experience with, and a strong commitment to, modern innovative policing strategies and problem-oriented policing is required.
The position requires a four-year college degree (masters preferred) in criminal justice or a related field and a minimum of no less than five (5) years in a progressively responsible management position at the rank of permanent Police Sergeant or above. The successful candidate must be certifiable by the Municipal Policing Training Committee.
Salary is negotiable. The City also offers an excellent benefits package including the Quinn Bill. To apply send a cover letter and resume, application must be received no later than 4:30 pm, October 26, 2007 to:
Mr. Bernard G. Stephens
Director of Human Resources
Fitchburg City Hall, Room 102
718 Main Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
The City of Fitchburg is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants.
