Police Chief - Community-Driven Leadership & Public Trust

Sprung Studios; Hopkinton (MA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 208,000; Full time

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Municipal benefits package

Job summary

Town of Hopkinton, MA is seeking a forward-thinking Chief of Police to lead a fully accredited department in a community known as the starting point of the Boston Marathon. The ideal candidate will build partnerships, foster ethical leadership, and maintain public trust while guiding a professional, service-oriented police force.

The selected leader will oversee a modern agency with a strong focus on community engagement, transparency, and staff development, and will enjoy a comprehensive

Job description

The Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking, and community-focused leader to serve as its next Chief of Police.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a highly respected, fully accredited department in a vibrant and engaged community known worldwide as the starting point of the Boston Marathon.

We are looking for a collaborative leader who values community partnerships, professional development, ethical leadership, and public trust. The next Chief will play an important role not only within the Police Department, but across the entire Hopkinton community.

The full salary range is $170,000 – $208,000, commensurate with qualifications, with an excellent municipal benefits package.

Please see the attached job announcement for full details, and qualifications. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and résumé, as a single PDF file, via email to Jessica Lewerenz at [e-mail] . Cover letters and Resumes should be received by 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026.

The Town of Hopkinton is an Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act Employer. Women and Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking, and community-focused leader to serve as its next Chief of Police.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a highly respected, fully accredited department in a vibrant and engaged community known worldwide as the starting point of the Boston Marathon.

We are looking for a collaborative leader who values community partnerships, professional development, ethical leadership, and public trust. The next Chief will play an important role not only within the Police Department, but across the entire Hopkinton community.

The full salary range is $170,000 – $208,000, commensurate with qualifications, with an excellent municipal benefits package.

Please see the attached job announcement for full details, and qualifications. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and résumé, as a single PDF file, via email to Jessica Lewerenz at [e-mail] . Cover letters and Resumes should be received by 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026.

The Town of Hopkinton is an Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act Employer. Women and Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

All email messages and attached content sent from and to this email account are public records unless qualified as an exemption under the Massachusetts Public Records Law . Visit us online at www.hopkintonma.gov .

2026 Hopkinton Police Chief Job Announcement.pdf