Ayer - Full Time Police Patrol Officer
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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: Friday, September 30, 2022
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
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.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.