Police Officer

Chatham Recycles; Chatham (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Education incentives

Fitness facility

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The Chatham Police Department is seeking a full-time Police Officer. Applicants must pass an extensive background check, physical, drug, and psychological testing, and be at least 21 years old.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a college degree is highly desirable. The position offers a robust benefits package, a signing bonus, uniforms and equipment provided, and paid details with opportunities for mountain bike and motorcycle patrol.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• College degree highly desirable.
• Experience in public safety preferred but not required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree desirable

Job description

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This is a full-time year-round position with a robust benefits package including Education and Fitness Incentives and Signing Bonus, and an in-house fitness facility. The starting pay range is $33.90 - $46.54 per hour ($2,712.00 to $3,723.20 bi-weekly) depending on experience. The Chatham Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. All uniforms and equipment provided. Paid Details are available, as well as other opportunities for mountain bike patrol, and motorcycle patrol.

The position of Police Officer requires that applicants pass an extensive background check, and physical, drug, and psychological testing. Candidates must be at least 21 years of age. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and a college degree is highly desirable. Candidates with full time Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) academy certification, Massachusetts POST Certification, and prior public safety experience are strongly preferred, but neither certification nor prior service is required. ADA/EO/AAE