Job Openings
POST seeks executive director,
general counsel
The Massachusetts Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (POST) is an independent agency, with appointees from the governor and attorney general, which was established by Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2020. POST’s role is to create a mandatory certification process for police officers in Massachusetts, as well as processes for decertification, suspension of certification, or reprimand in the event of certain misconduct. POST will also be responsible for investigating and adjudicating claims of misconduct, maintaining databases of training, certification, employment and internal affairs records for all officers, and certifying law enforcement agencies. By creating a central entity to oversee officer certification, POST will ensure that those officers' training and misconduct records are available to the public.
Apply for two POST job openings:
- Executive Director: Oversee and administer the daily operations of POST and ensure that POST is fulfilling its statutory mandate to create a mandatory certification process for police officers, as well as processes for decertification, suspension of certification, or reprimand, in the event of certain misconduct. Apply by June 4, 2021, at 5 p.m. Click here to learn more.
- General Counsel: Provide day-to-day legal advice, represent and support POST and its staff on a broad range of complex legal, adjudicatory, business, operations and regulatory issues. The general counsel will supervise and manage POST’s Legal Department and outside counsel. Apply by June 18, 2021, at 5 p.m. Click here to learn more.
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Land use attorney at KP Law PC
KP Law PC, a municipal/public sector law firm, is seeking a land use attorney with three to five years of experience in zoning, subdivision control, wetlands and related real estate transactional work, with a background in both permitting and litigation.
Excellent writing, research and communication skills are required, as is the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Portables are not required.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample in confidence to jobs@k-plaw.com.
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