The Town of Enfield, New Hampshire is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking law enforcement professional to serve as its Police Chief / Public Safety Director. This is a unique opportunity to lead a community-focused public safety organization while shaping the future of policing, emergency preparedness, and regional collaboration.
Reporting directly to the Town Manager, this position serves as the Town’s chief law enforcement officer and a key member of the executive leadership team. The Chief/Director provides strategic direction, operational leadership, and policy development across police services and broader public safety functions, including coordination with Fire, EMS, and emergency management.
This role offers the opportunity to advance modern community policing practices, strengthen public trust, and lead a proactive, integrated approach to public safety in a highly engaged community.
The Opportunity
This role offers a broad and impactful executive leadership portfolio that includes:
- Leadership of the Police Department, including operations, personnel, and professional standards
- Advancement of community policing strategies and public engagement initiatives
- Strategic coordination across Police, Fire, EMS, and Emergency Management functions
- Development and implementation of emergency preparedness and crisis response plans
- Oversight of department policies, compliance, and accountability systems
- Budget development, resource management, and pursuit of grant funding opportunities
- Advisory support to the Town Manager on public safety strategy, risks, and long-term planning
- Strengthening regional partnerships, mutual aid agreements, and interagency collaboration.
