Police Officer
Closing Date: Dec 31, 2024
Position Summary:
The Harwich Police Department is a full-service department staffed by one Chief, one Deputy Chief, two Lieutenants, four patrol Sergeants, one Detective Sergeant, 26 patrol officers, two detectives, five police dispatchers, two non-sworn administrative staff, an animal control officer and six special officers. The department offers a wide range of career development through on-going training opportunities and many specialty units including ATV, Bicycle Patrol, Elder Affairs, School Resource Officer, Traffic / Accident Reconstruction, Motorcycle, Search and Rescue, SWAT, and Veteran Outreach.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen.
- Minimum of 21 years of age.
- Must participate in a series of initial interviews.
- All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must pass the medical examination.
- Candidates must pass the medical examination before participating in the PAT.
- Candidates will be required to pass a psychological evaluation before appointment.
- A candidate must obtain a valid firearms permit to perform the essential duties of a Police Officer in Massachusetts.
- A candidate must obtain a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License prior to appointment.