Job Announcement:

Ayer Police Department

Employment Opportunity

Full Time Police Patrol Officer

The Ayer Police Department is seeking applications for (1) Full Time Police Officers.

Police Patrol Officers for the Town of Ayer are responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service received by the Ayer Shirley Regional Emergency Communications Center, ensuring the safety and security of the citizens, businesses and property of the Town.  The scope of responsibilities include: motor vehicle / traffic enforcement, criminal law enforcement, assist w/ medical emergencies, investigations and general calls for service.  Police Patrol Officers are responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations and other written directives relevant to the operation of the Ayer Police Department

Preferred candidates for this position should have a MPTC Full Time Academy certification and a degree from an accredited college or university.  All candidates must possess: a High School Diploma, a valid driver’s license, a valid LTC, as well as complete and pass:  an oral interview, a comprehensive background investigation, and a medical and psychological evaluation.  Candidates who are selected must also complete and pass the Department’s Field Training Program and one-year probationary period. 

The Police Patrol Officer is a unionized position of the Ayer Police Patrol Officers Association and is subject to all clauses within the contract between the Town of Ayer and the Association.  Starting yearly salary is (as of 7/1/2021) $54,740 - $62,571.  After successfully completing probation, there is a 16% salary increase  Along with a very competitive salary package, the Ayer Police Department offers a wide variety of excellent and competitive benefits: a 4/2 schedule, a 5% / 7% shift differential, a 6%, 10%, 14% education incentive, education reimbursement, 75/25 Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 3 personal days, 2 weeks’ vacation, 15 sick days, family sick days, no sick incentive days, complete initial uniform supplies ($1250 clothing allowance there after), external load bearing vests, incremental longevity pay after 5 years, as well as other incentives.

Any applicant who is re-applying, unless failing to meet minimum qualifications or has been previously rejected for intentional false, misleading or exaggerated information, will be considered.

In general, applicants will be notified within 2 months of the application deadline if they are selected for the position.

Application Deadline: .Monday, May 29, 2023

Applications are available online at: www.PoliceApp.com/AyerMA 

Questions can be directed to:  Deputy Chief Jennifer Bigelow:   jbigelow@ayer.ma.us

The Town of Ayer is an equal opportunity employer

Please direct questions regarding this position to jbigelow@ayer.ma.us