Police Officer

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

Police Officer

Town of Nantucket

Nantucket Police Department

Police Officer

Overview:

The Nantucket Police Department is a full-service agency that is responsible for four major public safety functions; Police, Emergency Communications (Dispatch), Harbormaster, and Business Licensing/Permitting. The department has 43 full-time sworn officers, 11 Communications employees, 7 administrative staff, and 5 Harbor Master Division staff. In the busy summer months, our staff size increases with the addition of 40 non-sworn Community Service Officers and 60 lifeguards. The department has opportunities for officers to join our specialty units (Detectives, Animal Control, School Resource Officer, Motorcycle Unit, and Downtown Resource Officer) after just 1 year on the job. Officers work on the Pitman schedule to offer community support and protection 24/7. The members of the department work hard in their respective areas of expertise to ensure that visitors and residents alike are safe and enjoy their time here on the island.
The Nantucket Police Department is a non-civil service agency and we do not require a written test. We accept applications on a rolling basis and, when a position becomes vacant, we review applications and conduct interviews.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Hold a valid Massachusetts driver’s license or ability to obtain one
• Possess a license to carry (LTC) or ability to obtain one

Competitive Salary & Benefits

• Salary: As of July 1, 2026, the hourly pay range is $44.30 to $59.29 ($91,439.47-$122,364.86). On July 1, 2027, those rates will increase by 3% and on July 1, 2028, those rates will increase again by 3%.
• Educational Incentive: Officers with an Associate’s Degree, may earn an additional $600-$5,000 per year and those with a Bachelor’s Degree, may earn an additional $1,200-$10,000, both depending on years of service.
• Active Military, may earn an additional $2,500 per year.
• Longevity Pay: Ranges from 2-5% of base pay depending on years of service to the Town.
• Overtime: Overtime is available.
• Outside Details: Many officers supplement their base salary by working traffic and security details for third parties. As of July 1, 2026, the detail rate is $80/hour for officers working outside details. As of July 1, 2026, officers working details at the airport to support the Transportation and Security Administration at the passenger screening checkpoint in compliance with the Nantucket Memorial Airport Security Plan, earn $140/hour.
• Health Insurance: The Town pays 90% of the cost of health insurance and the employees only pay 10%.
• Holidays: Employees get 14 paid holidays each calendar year. Personal Days: Employees may use up to 24 hours of personal time each year.