Job Announcement:


The Provincetown Police Department is currently seeking POST certified (transfer) or POST eligible (Out of State) candidates for the position of full-time Police Officer. We offer a $5,000-$10,000 sign-on bonus commensurate with your experience. We are seeking a diverse group of experienced officers who are looking to make a difference in one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth. We'd love to see the positive impact you'll have on our community! We're "Non-Civil Service," but all lateral transfer officers in good standing are encouraged to apply. The department is now operating out of a brand new state-of-the-art 16.5-million-dollar police station.
We offer exceptional careers for those seeking a challenging profession where you can make a difference. The salary for this position is $79,404 to $96,583.
Additional compensation is available through:
- Shift Differential,
- Education Incentive $4,000/$6,000/$8,000,
- Veteran’s Status Stipend $4,000,
- Clothing Allowance of $1,250,
- Longevity Pay
Hired officers will enjoy a generous time off package where lateral transfers will be credited with the number of years served in other municipalities to calculate annual vacation leave after 3 years of service, 70% employer paid strong insurance options for health, life, dental and disability. The current detail rate is $75.00 per hour, where one hour equals eight-hour minimums for all traffic and construction details. Four and eight-hour minimums apply for private events and security details.
Please direct questions regarding this position to clandry@provincetown-ma.gov
About Law Enforcement Jobs
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
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