Police Officer
The South Hadley Police Department is looking to hire qualified persons for the position of police officer. There are currently 3 vacancies in the South Hadley Police Department which will be filled from this recruitment effort.
Conditions, minimum qualifications, and requisite skills for employment as a South Hadley Police Officer
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must possess the physical ability to perform duties required of a police officer
- Must be 21 by time of appointment
- Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
- Must be high school graduate or equivalent
- Successful completion of two (2) oral board interviews and an interview with Chief of Police
- Successful completion of a background investigation process, including criminal, personal, financial inquiries to determine suitability of the candidate
- Successful completion of a medical examination
- Successful completion of physical abilities test and Coopers Aerobics Test
- Recommendation upon completion of a psychological evaluation
- Be a non-smoker
- Have the ability to read and write English
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Be certifiable under the Massachusetts POST commission standards
- Have an impeccable character background; and
- Be willing and able to meet the duties and obligations of a South Hadley Police Officer
- Note: Any prior conviction for a felony or untruthfulness in this background investigation process are automatic disqualifiers for employment
- Preference will be given to those candidates that have a college degree(s), military experience, reside in South Hadley or combination;