How much does a Sheriff/Police Chief make in Massachusetts? The average Sheriff/Police Chief salary in Massachusetts is $129,567 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $122,340 and $137,438. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Sheriff/Police Chief Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $115,759 MA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $122,340 MA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $129,567 MA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $137,438 MA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $144,604 MA February 26, 2024
25% $122,340 10% $115,759 90% $144,604 75% $137,438 $129,567 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Sheriff/Police Chief need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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background check: A background check or background investigation is a review of a potential employee's criminal, commercial and financial records. The goal of background checks is to ensure the safety and security of the employees in the organisation

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Medical Emergency: A medical emergency is an acute injury or illness that poses an immediate risk to a person's life or long-term health, sometimes referred to as a situation risking "life or limb".

Leadership 0.88%
background check 0.23%
Medical Emergency 0.15%
Others 98.74%

Job Description for Sheriff/Police Chief

Sheriff/Police Chief enforces the law on a town, city, or county level. Responsibilities include police service planning, organizational development, personnel management, community policing, and community relations. Being a Sheriff/Police Chief may also be involved in administrative, financial/budgetary, and operations/labor relations tasks. Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Additionally, Sheriff/Police Chief typically reports to an elected official. The Sheriff/Police Chief manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Sheriff/Police Chief typically requires at least 10 years of law enforcement experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $125,363 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $126,713 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $126,930 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $126,274 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $125,360 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $134,139 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $127,150 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $134,139 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $134,139 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $130,007 Date Updated February 26, 2024
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