Assistant To The Chief of Police & Public Safety

Unit: Exempt

Department: Public Safety

Grade: 10

Salary Range: $70,770.37 - $83,123.40

Posting Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 7, 2025

Application Procedure: Please submit a cover letter and resume detailing your qualification.  No phone calls or letters. Submit your resume, cover letter, and any additional materials to jobs@bostonhousing.org. Deadline: Thursday, August 7, 2025.  Please be sure to identify the position you are applying for.

General Description:
ABOUT THE JOB:
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to public safety and service excellence. This is more than just an administrative role — it’s an opportunity to serve your community while working alongside a team committed to professionalism, public service, and trust.
Your contributions will directly impact the effectiveness of the department and the well-being of the people we serve. You'll be the go-to resource for maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and discretion at the highest levels of leadership.
 
Reporting directly to the Chief of Police and Public Safety, or their designee, supports the day-to-day operations of the Police & Public Safety Department. This position blends high-level administrative work with responsibility for sensitive records, communications, and financial management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide direct, confidential administrative support to the Chief and Deputy Chief of Police.
• Manage sensitive personnel records, internal investigations, and confidential communications with the utmost discretion.
• Coordinate daily payroll updates using internal scheduling tools and liaise with payroll and HR teams on illness, injury, and IOD reporting.
• Support the Chief in budget development, tracking, and financial reconciliation. Monitor departmental accounts payable and receivable, prepare invoices, and follow up on collections.
• Assist with department policy updates and accreditation documentation in collaboration with the Deputy Chief.
• Serve as a primary liaison to citizens requesting reports, and interact with local, state, and federal agencies as needed.
• Maintain organized files for incident reports, legal correspondence, disciplinary actions, grants, and operational records.
• Draft official memos, correspondence, and reports; assist with scheduling and internal communications.
• Perform Notary Public duties for department staff as needed.
• Contribute to a positive and professional environment, demonstrating strong ethics, accuracy, and communication.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience: Associate’s degree in a relevant field or 3–4 years of progressively responsible experience in office management or administrative support, preferably within a public safety environment. Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Solid understanding of office software and financial systems (e.g., IMC, MUNIS, CrewSense, CJIS). Familiarity with public safety terminology and administrative procedures a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, database management, spreadsheets, and digital communication tools. Notary Public certification or willingness to obtain. Valid driver’s license. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and work at a computer.
 
BHA BENEFITS:
BHA’s generous benefits package includes 14 paid holidays, 4 personal days, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 weeks of paid sick leave, MBTA discount, participation in the City’s pension plan, and healthcare through the Commonwealth, and much more.

ABOUT US:
Boston Housing Authority (BHA) fosters sustainable communities by providing quality affordable housing, bringing stability, opportunity, and peace of mind to thousands of low and moderate-income families across Greater Boston and the City of Boston as a whole. As the largest provider of affordable housing in Boston, one of the most expensive cities in the country, BHA understands housing as a crucial platform for individual, household, and community stability. Through our public housing communities and rental assistance programs, BHA provides housing assistance and services to more than 62,000 low and moderate-income households, including families with children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities. As a housing authority, we recognize the historical role that residential segregation has played in the City of Boston. In all aspects of our operations, internally and externally, BHA is committed to breaking down the barriers to justice in housing and related fields that disproportionately impact the communities we serve.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
BHA is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, and military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. To the greatest extent possible, it is the policy of BHA to give preference in employment to BHA public housing and leased housing residents, and to low-income persons.