Police Officer

Town-of-Edgartown; Edgartown (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education incentive up to 15%

Job summary

Edgartown Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the Police Officer position. The role requires U.S. citizenship, a minimum age of 21, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Candidates must hold a valid Massachusetts driver's license and a LTC or the ability to obtain one. Selected applicants will be required to pass medical and psychological examinations, a fitness test, and an extensive background investigation.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen
• At least 21 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid MA driver’s license or ability to obtain one
• LTC or ability to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties and responsibilities of a Police Officer.
• Undergo medical and psychological examination, fitness test, and extensive background investigation.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

MA Driver's License

POST Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Road work/intermittent closures next 2 weeks, starting Mon, Oct 26: Peases Pt Way S from High St to S Water Davis Ln from S Summer to Peases Pt Way S Winter St from N Water to N Summer Pine St from Jail to Norton Orchard Please plan accordingly.

• Posted Date: 10/29/2026 3:11 PM
• Deadline to Apply: 11/30/2026 4:00 PM

The Edgartown Police Department is currently accepting applications for the following position:

Edgartown Police Department - Police Officer

MPTC full-time Police Academy and POST Certified officers preferred. Applicant must be a U.S Citizen, at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and possess a valid MA driver's license, as well as a valid LTC or ability to obtain one. Applicant must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Police Officer. Successful applicant will be required to pass a medical and psychological examination, fitness test, and an extensive background investigation.

Qualified lateral transfer candidates are encouraged to apply and may be eligible for placement at a step equal to their current salary or on a higher step on the salary scale based on experience and qualifications.

• New Hire benefits also include a $5,000 sign-on incentive. The first installment of $2,500 will be paid as a one-time lump sum on the employee's second paycheck. The remaining $2,500 will be paid as a one-time lump sum upon the successful completion of the employee's one-year probationary period.
• Health insurance benefits, retirement benefits, 10-hour patrol shifts, 4 shifts on - 3 off work week, vacation, holiday pay & accrual, personal days, sick days, longevity pay, and shift differentials.
• Full-time Police Officer starting salary is $100,391.04 (8-step annual increase pay scale), plus an educational incentive (Associates 6%, Bachelors 12%, Masters 15%), overtime pay, and detail pay.

Applications due no later than 4pm November 30, 2026.

The Town of Edgartown is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications due no later than 4pm August 10, 2026.

The Town of Edgartown is an equal opportunity employer.