Town of Royalston, Massachusetts – Chief of Police Recruitment

Posting Date: December 8, 2025

Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

Position: Chief of Police

The Town of Royalston, Massachusetts, invites applications for the position of Chief of Police for the Royalston Police Department. This is a key leadership role responsible for directing all law enforcement functions, forging strong community relationships, and maintaining public safety in compliance with Town policies and Massachusetts General Laws.

The Chief of Police is appointed by and reports to the Royalston Select Board pursuant to G.L. c. 41, § 97A.

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Chief of Police / Charlestown, New Hampshire

The Town of Charlestown, NH is seeking a progressive, community-oriented Police Chief to lead its full-service police department consisting of five (5) full-time officers, two (2) part-time officers, and four (4) full-time dispatchers. With approximately 4,800 residents, Charlestown is a quintessential New England community of 38 square miles on a border shared with Vermont in southwest New Hampshire along the Connecticut River.  Charlestown has easy access to I-91 and is just minutes from Claremont and is 34 miles south of Lebanon with its cultural, medical, and educational assets of Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth College. The Town is governed by a five (5) member Selectboard. 

A bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Police Administration or related field is preferred. At least five (5) years in progressively responsible law enforcement supervisory or command positions, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is preferred. Salary range to $100,000; starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits.

Though residency is not required, there is a high expectation of community understanding and engagement by the Chief of Police that demonstrates partnership with the Town. A reasonable commuting distance is expected. Charlestown is an equal opportunity employer. 

For further information potential candidates are directed to the Municipal Resources, Inc. website at www.mrigov.com/career or to contact Sean Kelly, Director of Police Services, Municipal Resources Inc., at 603-279-0352, x321.

To apply submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, as a PDF attachment to [email protected]by 8 AM EDT on Monday, January 12th, 2026.

Police Chief / Town of Belmont, Massachusetts

Belmont, Mass., (pop. 27,295 (2020)) seeks a Police Chief with unquestioned integrity, a thorough knowledge of police administration and proven management and leadership skills. Works as a “strong police chief”, Chapter 41, Section 97A, under the direction of a three-member Select Board. 

The Police Department’s FY27 budget is $8.25 million; including 48 sworn officers, 9 dispatchers, 7 crossing guards and 1.5 parking control officers. 

Applicants will have a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field, a Master’s Degree is preferred; minimum of ten (10) years supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience at the rank of lieutenant or higher. 

Salary $200,000 - $230,000 DOQ. Belmont is an equal opportunity employer. 

A detailed job description and hiring rubrics can be found on our website here. Submit a cover letter and resume, in confidence, via email in a single PDF, by 4:00 p.m. EST, January 16, 2026, to: [email protected]. Subject: Belmont Police Chief.

Police Chief / Town of Bolton, Massachusetts

The Town of Bolton (pop. 5,800), situated along the busy Route 117/495 corridor and home to Nashoba Regional High School, is seeking a seasoned, community-focused Law Enforcement leader to serve as our next Police Chief.

Bolton’s Police Department operates with a FY26 budget of $1.8M and includes one Lieutenant, three Sergeants, seven full-time Officers, six part-time Officers, the Animal Control Officer, and one administrative professional. Bolton has a modern Public Safety Facility and is a member of Nashoba Valley Regional Dispatch District.

Appointed by the Select Board and working in close partnership with the Town Administrator, the Chief oversees all aspects of department administration, operations, and personnel management. This role requires a leader who can foster productive relationships with sworn and civilian staff, the Police union, regional partners including dispatch, and the broader community while ensuring that departmental priorities align with Bolton’s mission and public safety needs.

The ideal candidate brings a proven record of leadership, sound judgment, and integrity; exceptional communication skills; and the ability to collaborate effectively with elected and appointed officials, fellow department heads, federal/state/local agencies, and the residents we serve.
Total Anticipated Compensation Package: $124,000 - $148,000.

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