Police Officer

Easthamptonma; Easthampton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Easthampton Police Department seeks a dedicated, community‑minded Police Officer to join the force in Easthampton, MA. The role emphasizes serving the community, enforcing laws, and responding to emergencies with professionalism and integrity.

The position requires state certification, field training within a year, and residency within 10 miles of Easthampton; candidates must meet PAT standards and obtain a POST license after hire.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Police Academy Certification or equivalent required or preferred.
• Completion of Easthampton Police Department Field Training within one year of hire.
• Must meet Massachusetts PAT physical standards as published by the HRD.
• Must obtain POST Commission Certification after academy completion.
• Residence within 10 miles of Easthampton is required.

Responsibilities

• Protect persons and property and prevent crime within Easthampton.
• Respond to emergencies with professionalism and integrity.
• Work under supervision and also make independent decisions when needed.
• Document findings clearly in written reports.
• Coordinate with the public to deliver quality public services.

Skills

Community liaison

Public safety

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

Massachusetts Police Academy Certification for Reserve/Intermittent Officers

POST Commission Certification

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License

Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms

Job description

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The Easthampton Police Department is looking for a dedicated and community-focused individual to fill one (1) permanent full-time Police Officer position. The ideal candidate will be committed to serving the Easthampton community by enforcing laws, maintaining public safety, and responding to emergencies with professionalism and integrity

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate strong motivation and the ability to perform duties related to protecting persons and property, suppression and prevention of crime, and all other duties related to this position.


• Work effectively under the supervision of a superior officer while also being able to make independent decisions based on prescribed standards, and have the flexibility to adapt to various situations encountered in the line of duty.


• Be able to understand and apply provisions of various Massachusetts General Laws and City Ordinances, and document findings in clear and concise written reports.


• Work effectively and professionally with the general public while providing quality public services.


• Maintain physical readiness, with the ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical tasks as required.


• All other related work as required or the situation dictates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Massachusetts Police Academy Certification for Reserve/Intermittent Police Officers, MPTC Bridge Academy, MPTC Academy, or equivalent preferred


• Completion of the Easthampton Police Department Field Training Program within one year of hire


• Meet the standards set forth by the Massachusetts Human Resources Division for Physical Abilities Testing (PAT)


• Must be able to obtain a POST Commission Certification upon completion of an Academy after hire.


• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License


• Valid Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms


• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in the Criminal Justice field, preferred


• Must reside within 10 miles of Easthampton

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER