FT Academy Trained Officer

GetBadged; Walpole (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Incentive Program

Night Differential

Health Insurance 60/40 Split

Medical Stipend

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Generous PTO (35 vacation days)

Paid Holidays (12)

Comp Time

Mental Wellness Programs

On-Site Fitness Center

Job summary

Walpole Police Department is seeking a full-time officer trained at the MPTC Police Academy and POST certified. Candidates must meet residency, education, and non-smoker requirements and clear a comprehensive background check.

The role includes annual salary from $60,216 to $80,430 (FY26) with an extensive benefits package, including educational incentives, health coverage, stipends, and generous PTO. Equality and non-discrimination are stated for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed a full-time MPTC Police Academy and be POST Certified.
• Residency within 15 miles of Walpole within one year of appointment.
• Must have an Associate's Degree, or equivalent credits toward a Bachelor's Degree, or have a High School Diploma/G.E.D. with Veteran's status.

Responsibilities

• Pass a medical and psychological exam.
• Pass an oral interview prior to appointment.
• Perform the duties of a Walpole Police Officer.

Skills

POST Certification

MPTC Academy Trained

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree equivalent

Veteran's status

Job description

Walpole PD: Full-Time Certified MPTC Academy Trained Officer

• Academy/Certification: Must have successfully completed a full-time MPTC Police Academy, and be POST Certified;
• Residency: In accordance with Massachusetts General Law, candidate must establish residency within 15 miles of the limits of the Town of Walpole within one year from the date of appointment.
• Education: Must have an Associate's Degree, or
  • Attained an equivalent number of credits toward a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university, or
  • Possess a High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent and have achieved Veteran's status with the United States Armed Forces as defined by Massachusetts General Law.
• Non-Smoker: Must be a non-smoker of tobacco products under M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 101A, and remain a non-smoker.
• Background: Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Character: No person who has been convicted of a felony shall be appointed as a police officer.

Additional Qualifications

Must have the ability to:

• Pass a medical and psychological exam.
• Pass an oral interview prior to appointment.
• Perform the duties of a Walpole Police Officer.

Minimum Requirements

• Academy/Certification: Must have successfully completed a full-time MPTC Police Academy, and be POST Certified;
• Residency: In accordance with Massachusetts General Law, candidate must establish residency within 15 miles of the limits of the Town of Walpole within one year from the date of appointment.
• Education: Must have an Associate's Degree, or
  • Attained an equivalent number of credits toward a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university, or
  • Possess a High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent and have achieved Veteran's status with the United States Armed Forces as defined by Massachusetts General Law.
• Non-Smoker: Must be a non-smoker relabel of tobacco products under M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 101A, and remain a non-smoker.
• Background: Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Character: No person who has been convicted of a felony shall be appointed as a police officer.

Additional Qualifications

Must have the ability to:

• Pass a medical and psychological exam.
• Pass an oral interview prior to appointment.
• Perform the duties of a Walpole Police Officer.

About Your Role, Your Duties & Your Responsibilities.

Salary & Compensation

Annual Salary Range:

• $60,216 - $80,430 (FY26) + Generous Benefits Package

Other Compensation:

• Educational Incentive Program: Officers with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university qualify for incentives. Additional incentives are available for certain qualified Master’s degree programs.
  • Associate’s Degree: 10%
  • Bachelor’s Degree: 20%
  • Master’s Degree: 25%
• Night Differential
• Health Insurance: 60/40 Split.
• Medical Stipend
• Additional Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Up to (35) Vacation Days, (12) Paid Holidays, and Compensation Time.
• Additional Stipends: Available for Specialty Duties.
• Mental Wellness Programs: Peer Support Team, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, and Individual Counseling.
• Physical Wellness: On-Site Physical Fitness Center.

The Town of Walpole is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V and does not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual preference or any other legally protected status.