Island Police Officer — Competitive Pay & Benefits

Town of Nantucket; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Personal days

Overtime available

Outside details pay

Job summary

The Town of Nantucket’s Nantucket Police Department is a full-service agency responsible for Police, Dispatch, Harbormaster, and Licensing/Permitting. With 43 sworn officers and seasonal increases, officers provide 24/7 coverage and have opportunities to join specialty units after one year on the job.

Salary is hourly, with ranges posted as of 2026 and salary growth through annual increases, education incentives, overtime, and multiple benefits including health insurance and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• US citizen
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Hold a valid Massachusetts driver's license or ability to obtain one
• Possess a license to carry (LTC) or ability to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Provide police services as part of a full-service department with four major functions (police, dispatch, harbormaster, licenses/permitting).
• Operate on a 24/7 Pitman schedule to support the community and visitors.
• Opportunity to join specialty units after 1 year on the job.

Skills

US Citizenship

Age 21+

Driver's license

License to carry

LTC eligibility

Job description

The Town of Nantucket’s Nantucket Police Department is a full-service agency responsible for Police, Dispatch, Harbormaster, and Licensing/Permitting. With 43 sworn officers and seasonal increases, officers provide 24/7 coverage and have opportunities to join specialty units after one year on the job.

Salary is hourly, with ranges posted as of 2026 and salary growth through annual increases, education incentives, overtime, and multiple benefits including health insurance and paid holidays.