Provincetown - Full Time Police Officer (Entry Level or Certified)
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Provincetown Police Department is currently seeking 2-(two) highly motivated, self-disciplined, community-oriented, and service minded individuals who want to be part of a dynamic full-time team. Our Police Officers play a crucial role at the front line of public safety. We offer exceptional careers for those seeking a challenging profession where you can make a difference.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 21 Years of Age;
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalency (Post-secondary education is preferred, but not required);
- Possess a Massachusetts drivers license and be eligible for a License to Carry Firearms.
Lateral transfer or Full Time Police Academy graduates are strongly preferred, but not required for the ideal candidate. Student Police Officers currently attending a POST compliant police academy are also encouraged to apply, as well as former seasonal police employees.
Conditional offers of employment are subject to successful completion of medical, physical and psychological examinations, and a comprehensive background examination. The application period will be ongoing until position(s) are filled.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The present salary range for police officer is $65,430 – $85,059, with an excellent benefits package. Salary does not include overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, educational incentives, private details, and clothing and cleaning allowances. A generous benefits package including but not limited to paid time off (15-35 days in year one) and 70% employer paid health, vision, dental, disability insurance is provided. A $5,000 to $10,000 signing bonus is awarded to defer relocation expenses based on previous years of police experience.
*The department will soon operate out of a new state-of-the-art 14-million dollar police facility. Our Police Officers work an 8-hour 4-day on and 2-day off work schedule. *
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Age: N/A
- Education: See above
- Experience: Minimum 2 years full time experience (AFTER academy graduation) with training evaluated to the Massachusetts POST standard
The Town of Provincetown, Massachusetts is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, or sexual preference, or any other category protected under the state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
Please direct questions regarding this position to ghennick@provincetown-ma.gov
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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