Title: City Marshal

Department: Newburyport Police Department

Location: 4 Green St., Newburyport, Massachusetts

Salary: $155,000 to $165,000 annually

The city of Newburyport seeks a progressive, police Marshal to lead its Police Department as its City Marshal. Newburyport is a small coastal city in Essex County Massachusetts, located 35 miles northeast of Boston, with a population of approximately 18,662 residents. A historic seaport along the Merrimac River, with a vibrant tourism industry, Newburyport includes part of Plum Island. Newburyport has a total area of 10.6 square miles, of which 8.4 square miles is land and 2.2 square miles is water.

The Newburyport Police Department provides a variety of emergency and non-emergency services designed to protect the lives and property of Newburyport residents and visitors. The city of Newburyport is seeking a progressive, community-oriented City Marshal to lead the department in a positive direction as well as the provision of effective and efficient law enforcement, protecting life and property, preventing crime, controlling traffic, promoting safety, obtaining evidence, and apprehending those suspected of violating the law. Candidates will be committed to growing diversity within the department as well as recognizing and addressing issues of diversity, equity and inclusion with the community.

Requirements include bachelor's (master's) degree with 15 years of experience in the law enforcement field, five of such years having served in a supervisory position of a department of 25 or more as a Lieutenant or higher; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Graduate of FBI National Academy or LEEDS Certification is a plus. Must have municipal or state police experience, as well as experience in a union setting. Must live within the city, or at any other place in the Commonwealth that is within ten miles of the perimeter of the city. Must be post certified and able to pass phycological and physical testing/

This posting is not meant to be inclusive of all job duties or qualification requirements. Please refer to the job description for more details.

Candidates meeting the qualifications and expectations as noted above may submit a cover letter, resume, and any other relevant materials to the address below by June 17, 2024.

Donna Drelick

Human Resources Director

City of Newburyport

60 Pleasant St - PO Box 550

Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950

In accordance with Article V, Division 1, Sec of the Newburyport Code of Ordinances, a steering committee appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council will review all candidate applications and determine which candidates to interview. Selected candidates will be evaluated using an assessment center to examine their knowledge, skills, and abilities, including without limitation their technical, tactical, professional, managerial and strategic skills. The screening committee shall submit to the Mayor the names of the three to five candidates best suited for the duties of City Marshal based on the results of the assessment center process. The Mayor will interview and select a candidate for City Marshal who must then be confirmed by the City Council.

Strict adherence to the application requirements and procedures is expected.

The city of Newburyport is committed to the full inclusion and consideration of all qualified individuals for its open positions, regardless of their race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, physical abilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under state or federal law. Personal experience. It is the City of Newburyport's goal to embrace diverse perspectives and welcome candidates from underrepresented groups. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact Dennis Morel, ADA Coordinator.