Job Announcement:
Fairhaven Police Department
Civil Service Lateral Transfer Opportunity
The Fairhaven Police Department is seeking highly motivated and dedicated full-time police officers interested in a Civil Service Lateral Transfer. Candidates will be subject to an extensive background investigation, a medical evaluation and a psychological screening.
The Fairhaven Police Department is a civil service department comprised of 36 sworn officers who serve a population of approximately 16,000 residents over 12.5 square miles. Candidates should be highly motivated and proactive individuals that possess a strong community based work ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills, high integrity and sound judgment. Candidates with a high school diploma or GED are eligible to apply however; candidates with a degree from an accredited college/university or with a military background are preferred.
The current salary range is $59,400 to $75,220 in addition to the Fairhaven Police Department Educational Incentive (Equivalent to Quinn Bill) for all qualified employees. Starting step and associated incentives will be based on applicable and accepted credible years of service. Employees also receive the following contractual benefits: sick leave, shift differentials, holidays, longevity bonuses, first responder bonus, an annual clothing allowance of $1,300 and a $300 cleaning stipend.
The Fairhaven Police Department offers many career enhancement opportunities to include Detectives, School Resource Officers, K-9 Unit, Marine Unit, Drone Unit and have many officers assigned to a variety of SEMLEC regional teams to include the Dive Team, SWAT, CISM and Search and Rescue.
Interested candidates must:
- Be a citizen of the United States and be at least 21 years old.
- Possess the ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts’s driver’s license and Class A License to Carry Firearms.
- Not use any tobacco products in accordance with M.G.L. ch. 22C, 10.
- Be currently employed by a Massachusetts Civil Service Agency and must be POST Certified.
- Must have completed a full time MPTC Certified Police Academy. Bridge Academy is not accepted.
- Be available to work all shifts for a 24/7 operation including weekends and holidays.
The Town of Fairhaven is an equal opportunity employer.
Please direct questions regarding this position to scott.gordon@fairhavenpolice.org
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