Police Officer

Edgartown; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Shift differentials

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

The Edgartown Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Eligible applicants must be a U.S.

citizen, at least 21, with a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid Massachusetts driver’s license, plus valid LTC or ability to obtain one. Candidates will undergo medical, psychological, fitness, and lengthy background investigations.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• 21+ years old or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid MA driver’s license
• Valid LTC or ability to obtain one
• Pass medical and psychological examination, fitness test, and extensive background investigation

Responsibilities

• Perform duties and responsibilities of a Police Officer in Edgartown.
• Adhere to medical, psychological, fitness, and background requirements during the recruitment process.

Skills

Medical exam

Psychological exam

Fitness test

Background investigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MA driver's license

LTC (License to Carry)

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.