Police Officer

Salary: $33.63/hour

Essential Functions:

• Patrols town neighborhoods, receives dispatch information, responds to emergencies and crime incidents, makes arrests, issues traffic citations, prepares detailed written reports, participates in judicial proceedings as witness/department representative, delivers summonses, warrants and subpoenas, etc.

Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED;
• Valid driver’s license and MA right to operate a motor vehicle, valid MA Firearms License; First Responder, AED, CPR and Defibrillator certification;
• 2 years full time (or equivalent) related work experience; successful completion of training at an accredited Massachusetts Police Academy for full time police officers (or accepted equivalent) required by end of probationary period; must pass medical and Massachusetts Physical Agility Test for police officers and background check;

Preferred Requirements:

• Certificate of completion from an approved Massachusetts Police Academy at time of hire;
• Additional course work in law enforcement related subjects or College Degree in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice;