Police Officer (Lateral)

Hopkinton, MA
Hopkinton Police Department

Salary range: $27.53 – $29.25 hourly.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Shift Sergeant, a Police Officer shall be responsible for the efficient performance of his or her duties in conformance with the rules, regulation, policies and procedures of the Hopkinton Police Department.

Essential Functions:

  • Exercise authority consistent with the obligations imposed by his or her oath of office and be accountable to his or her superior officers, promptly obeying legitimate orders;
  • Coordinate his or her efforts with those of other members of the Department so that their teamwork may insure continuity of purpose and maximum achievement of police objectives;
  • Communicate to his or her superiors and to co-worker all information he or she may obtain which is pertinent to the achievement of police objectives;
  • Must be available for duty as described in Section 10.8 of the Hopkinton Police Department Rules and Regulations.
  • By study and research, become familiar with advanced techniques and ideas designed to improve police performance;
  • Acquire and record information concerning events that have taken place since his or her last briefing and be continuously attentive to instructions;
  • Record his or her activity during his or her tour of duty in the manner prescribed the Hopkinton Police Department Rules and Regulations;
  • Devote the maximum possible time to the performance of his or her assigned duties;
  • Maintain his or her arms and equipment in the manner outlined in the Hopkinton Police Department Rules and Regulations;
  • Make reports of crimes, accidents, and other incidents in conformity with the procedures outlined in current directives for their accurate and complete preparation;
  • Exert every effort to satisfy the needs of citizens requesting service, assistance, or information, and courteously explain any instance where jurisdiction does not lie with the police department and provide appropriate referrals when necessary;
  • Be accountable for the securing, receipting, and proper transporting of all evidence and property coming into his or her custody;
  • Be alert to the development of conditions tending to cause crime, take preventative action to correction such conditions and inform his or her superiors as soon as the situation permits;
  • Conduct a thorough investigation of all offenses and incidents within his or her area of assignment and scope of activity;
  • He or she shall collect evidence and record data which will aid in Identification, apprehension, and prosecution of offenders and the recovery of property.

Requirements:

  • Certifiable by the Municipal Police Training Committee as a Police Officer.

  • High School Equivalency; possess a minimum of 60 credits from an accredited institution in a related field and/or Four years of Honorable service in the Military in lieu of degree.

  • Possession of valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms.

  • In accordance with Mass General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 96A, “No person who has been convicted of any felony shall be appointed as a police officer of a city, town or district.”