Sheriff/Police Chief Salary in Massachusetts

Sheriff/Police Chief Salary in Massachusetts

How much does a Sheriff/Police Chief make in Massachusetts? The average Sheriff/Police Chief salary in Massachusetts is $129,776 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $122,541 and $137,665. 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.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $115,955 MA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $122,541 MA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $129,776 MA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $137,665 MA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $144,847 MA April 24, 2024
25% $122,541 10% $115,955 90% $144,847 75% $137,665 $129,776 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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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".

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Leadership 6.49%
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Medical Emergency 1.13%
Others 90.65%

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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  • Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital - Marysville, WA
    JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CHIEF NURSING OFFICER (CNO). 100% Company-paid medical insurance up to family coverage. Your Work Matters How will you make a difference...
    - 24 Days Ago
  • County of Contra Costa, California - Martinez, CA
    The Position. Why Join Contra Costa Health. The Contra Costa Health Services Behavioral Health Division, in partnership with consumers, families, staff and...
    - 12 Days Ago
  • TrustPoint Hospital - Murfreesboro, TN
    Overview. Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 230 plus...
    - 1 Month Ago
  • Select Specialty Hospital - NE NJ Rochelle Park - Rochelle Park, NJ
    Overview. Critical Illness Recovery Hospital. CHIEF NURSING OFFICER (CNO). $20,000 Sign-On Bonus. At Select Specialty/Regency Hospitals, a division of Sele...
    - 9 Days Ago
  • Select Specialty Hospital - Hampton Roads - Newport News, VA
    Overview. Critical Illness Recovery Hospital. CHIEF NURSING OFFICER (CNO). At Select Specialty/Regency Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for...
    - 16 Days Ago

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $125,124 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $126,436 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $127,152 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $125,959 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $125,601 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $133,712 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $127,391 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $133,712 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $133,712 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $130,253 Date Updated April 24, 2024
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