Police Officer

Closing Date: 12/31/2026

Position Summary:

A Patrol Officer shall be responsible for the efficient performance of required duties in conformance with the directives contained in this Manual.

Essential Functions:

• Identify criminal offenders and criminal activity and, where appropriate, apprehend offenders and participate in subsequent court proceedings.
• Reduce the opportunities for the commission of crime through preventive patrol and other measures.
• Aid individuals who are in danger of physical harm.
• Facilitate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• Identify problems that are potentially serious law enforcement or governmental problems.
• Create and maintain a feeling of security in the community.
• Promote and preserve the peace.
• Provide other services on an emergency basis.
• Work various night shifts, holidays and be available for emergency call back while off-duty at any time.
• Exercise authority consistent with the obligations imposed by the oath of office and be accountable to superior officers. Promptly obey legitimate orders.
• Coordinate efforts with those of other members of the Department so that teamwork may ensure continuity of purpose and maximum achievement of police objectives.
• Communicate to superiors and to fellow officers information obtained which is pertinent to the achievement of police objectives.
• Respond punctually to all assignments.
• Acquire and record information concerning events that have taken place since the last your of duty.
• Record activity during tour of duty in the manner prescribed by proper authority.
• Maintain weapons and equipment in a functional, presentable condition.
• Assist citizens requesting assistance or information. Courteously explain any instance where jurisdiction does not lie with the Police Department and suggest other procedures to be followed.
• Be accountable for the securing, receipting, and proper transporting of all evidence and property coming into custody.
• Answer questions asked by the general public, counsel juveniles and adults when necessary and refer them to persons and agencies where they can obtain further assistance.
• Preserve the peace at public gatherings, neighborhood disputes and family quarrels.
• Serve or deliver warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and other official papers promptly and accurately when so directed by a superior officer.
• Confer with court prosecutors and testify in court.
• Accomplish other general duties as they are assigned or become necessary.

Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Prior work experience with the Nantucket Police Department in a summer, reserve or other part-time capacity.
• Completion of an approved police academy and certified as a full-time police officer.
• Resident of Nantucket.
• Police officer candidates shall meet all of the minimum criteria for physical standards for police officer as promulgated by the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Personnel Administration.