Police Captain, Administrative Services & Compliance Lead

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Medford Hillside (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University seeks a Police Captain to oversee Administrative Services within the Department of Public Safety. The role leads records management, training, accreditation, and regulatory compliance while serving on the command staff and guiding a team across administrative and investigative functions.

The Captain provides leadership to police personnel, ensures state training standards, and drives diversity, civil rights, and community engagement initiatives in partnership with Operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 10+ years of progressive law enforcement experience, including mid-level leadership.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills; ability to develop policy and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Administrative Services: records management, training and accreditation, regulatory compliance, and professional standards.
• Lead safety operations, community engagement, and civil rights initiatives in collaboration with Operations and senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with MA POST and related certification requirements; manage investigations and budgets.

Skills

Leadership experience

Public speaking

Writing skills

Project management

Policy development

Microsoft Office

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tufts University seeks a Police Captain to oversee Administrative Services within the Department of Public Safety. The role leads records management, training, accreditation, and regulatory compliance while serving on the command staff and guiding a team across administrative and investigative functions.

The Captain provides leadership to police personnel, ensures state training standards, and drives diversity, civil rights, and community engagement initiatives in partnership with Operations and