Egremont - Police Officer

The Egremont Police Department is a full-service municipal law enforcement agency serving the Town of Egremont in southern Berkshire County, Massachusetts. We are responsible for providing 24/7 police services to the community, including patrol operations, investigations, traffic enforcement, and emergency response.

With Egremont PD you can expect

1. Broad, real policing experience
   
   1. Officers aren’t specialized into narrow roles. You handle everything—patrol, investigations, crashes, arrests, court work, and follow-ups. In a lot of larger agencies, that kind of full-scope experience takes years to get. Here, you get it immediately.
2. High level of independence and responsibility
   
   1. Because of the department size and structure, officers are trusted to work independently, make decisions in real time, and see cases through from start to finish.
3. Strong community interaction
   
   1. Egremont is a place where officers actually know the people they’re serving. You’re not just passing through calls—you’re building relationships with residents, business owners, and seasonal visitors.
4. Direct impact
   
   1. In a smaller community, what you do is visible. Good police work is noticed, appreciated, and has an immediate effect on community safety and quality of life.

Job Description/General Duties:

• Patrol operations throughout the Town of Egremont and response to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
• Motor vehicle stops, traffic enforcement, crash investigations, and DUI/OUI enforcement
• Investigation of criminal activity, including interviews, evidence collection, and case follow-up
• Making arrests, when appropriate, and preparing all required reports and court documentation
• Responding to disturbances, domestic incidents, alarms, and other calls requiring police intervention
• Community policing, public assistance, and proactive problem-solving with residents and businesses
• Enforcement of Massachusetts General Laws and local ordinances
• Assisting with warrant service, summons service, and other enforcement-related duties
• Working collaboratively with neighboring law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other agencies
• Completing detailed and accurate written reports and maintaining case documentation
• Assisting with administrative, training, and departmental operations as needed

Hiring Process:

• Submit application
• Application review and screening
• Interview with department staff
• Comprehensive background investigation
• Psychological evaluation
• Medical / physical examination
• Final selection and conditional offer of employment

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Town of Egremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Town to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.

It is also the policy of the Town to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.