Bolton - Certified Police Officer

Job Announcement:

Bolton Police Department

Now Accepting Applications for Certified Police Officers

Bolton is a central MA community of approximately 5,700 residents, immediately off of I-495, on the eastern edge of Worcester County on an historic east-west corridor. Much of its rural heritage is preserved in its current form as a residential suburb for nearby industrial communities and an exurb of Greater Boston. Bolton is the host community for Nashoba Regional High School, with students from the neighboring towns of Lancaster and Stow. Much of the department's call volume is driven by the large volume of traffic which traverses the town on Rt. 117 from East to West, and Interstate I-495 which bisects the town from North to South. The town hosts the world renowned International Golf Club and is a destination for many in the autumn, with scenic views, apple picking, and farm stands. Bolton is also home to numerous conservation and hiking trails, and to the Mass Wildlife maintained Bolton Flats, attracting many local and out of town outdoors persons who enjoy hiking, fishing, hunting, canoeing, bird watching, and other outdoor recreation. Dispatching for police & fire services in Bolton is handled by Nashoba Valley Regional Emergency Communications Center.

The Bolton Police Department is comprised of both full and part-time officers to serve the law enforcement needs of a growing central Massachusetts community. The department takes pride in it's level of involvement with numerous community groups, supporting local community events on a year-round basis. Women officers are also well represented in the department, making up nearly half of its current work force, and serving in both supervisor and patrol positions.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of MPTC approved full time academy or bridge program
• Massachusetts POST certification
• Active MA Driver's License
• Active MA LTC
• Highschool Diploma or GED

Benefits

• Schedule is a 4 days on, 2 off rotation.
• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance
• 13 paid holidays, paid vacation time, based upon creditable full time years of service
• 3 personal days
• sick time accrued at 10 hrs/month;Shift Differential ($1.30/hr eve, $1.70/hr mid);Criminal Justice degree Education Incentive Stipend ($3000 Assoc./$5800 Bachelors/$8700 Masters);Education reimbursement program;Uniform & cleaning allowance;Senior Patrol Officer hourly rate;Defibrillator stipend;EMT certification stipend;Longevity pay.
• Flexible Spending Account offered.
• Standard hourly detail rate is $55/hr, with additional overnight & weekend overtime detail rates.
• Bolton is part of the Worcester County Retirement System.

Vacation time awarded for new hires coming from other MA counties or municipalities is based upon years of creditable full time service in the contributory retirement system. <5 yrs of service, 10 days; 5-10 yrs, 15 days; 10-15 yrs, 20 days; 20+ yrs, 30 days

Job Description/General Duties:

• Perform routine to complex police work in the maintenance of law and order, in the protection of life and property, and in the prevention and suppression of crime;in directing and maintaining traffic flow;and, in responding to emergency situations;all other related work as required. Works under the general direction of the Chief of Police, Lieutenant, and Sergeants in accordance with applicable Massachusetts General Laws, town policies and bylaws, and relevant state, federal, and local regulations and standards. Some work is performed under typical office conditions. Most work is performed outdoors with exposure to varying weather conditions and volatile situations endangering personal safety when responding to calls and during emergencies. Work includes night and weekend shifts.
• Operates police cruiser, computer, telephones and other standard office equipment, video camera, medical kit, and all other police equipment including firearms.
• Makes frequent contact with employees within the department, in other town departments, other law enforcement agencies, court personnel, public officials from other municipalities, state and local organizations, and with the general public requiring the exercise of diplomacy, judgement, and tact in order to influence, motivate, or control individuals or groups, and in order to gain compliance with policies and regulations.
• Has access to information of a restricted nature, such as criminal investigations and related records and personal information about citizens.
• Exercises authority consistent with the obligations imposed by the oath of office and is accountable to superior officers.
• Coordinates efforts with those of other members of the department to ensure continuity of purpose and maximum achievement of police objectives.
• Communicates to superiors and to fellow officers all information obtained that is pertinent to the achievement of police objectives.
• Responds promptly to emergency calls and requests for assistance;enforces criminal and motor vehicle codes and laws;and, manages pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Collects, provides receipts for, and transports evidence and property to Police Department.
• Investigates criminal and non-criminal cases and accidents, obtains accurate information, and prepares for presentation in court proceedings. Confers with court prosecutors and testifies in court.
• Provides emergency medical care as needed.
• Serves or delivers warrants, summons, subpoenas, and other official papers, as directed.
• Identifies situations that are potential law enforcement problems;identifies criminal offenders and activities;investigates circumstances and apprehends offenders, keeping superior officers informed throughout process.
• Assists the general public in aiding individuals in danger of physical harm, counseling adults and juveniles on criminal and non-criminal matters, intervening in the case of disputes, referring people to appropriate agencies or jurisdictions for further help.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records and reports of all activities, accidents, investigations, arrests, recovered property, events during tour of duty, and other incidents involving police attention.
• Makes security checks of buildings, parks, playgrounds, and public assemblies.
• Issues traffic citations.
• Maintains assigned firearms and equipment in good, functioning order.
• Responds to roadside animal incidents.

Testing Requirements:

Hiring Process:

Candidates will be subject to an extensive background investigation, medical evaluation to include drug testing, and psychological assessment.

The Town of Bolton is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please direct questions regarding this position to Lhamburger@bolton-ma.gov