Police Officer

Spencer; Spencer (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation & sick leave

Job summary

The Spencer Police Department seeks qualified Police Officers to join its city department in Spencer, MA. This full-time position requires meeting minimum age, background, and education standards and offers competitive starting pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Applicants must be 21+, hold a valid driver’s license, and be enrolled or graduated from the MCJTC/MPTC Academy full-time program.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old, a non-smoker, hold a valid driver’s license, have a high school diploma or equivalent and have graduated or are enrolled in a certified MCJTC/MPTC Academy full-time program.
• Applicants are subject to physical and psychological examination, as well as an extensive background check.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and identify criminal activities.
• Apprehend offenders and conduct preventative patrols.
• Aid individuals in danger and facilitate safe movement of traffic.
• Respond to emergency situations.

Skills

Valid driver\'s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Opportunities

Applicants must be at least twenty-one years of age, a non-smoker, hold a valid driver’s license, have a

high school diploma or equivalent and have graduated or are enrolled in a certified MCJTC/MPTC

Academy full-time program. Applicants are subject to physical and psychological examination, as well as an

extensive background check.

General responsibilities of a Police Officer include, but are not limited to, enforcing laws, identifying

criminal activities, apprehending offenders, conducting preventative patrols, aiding individuals in danger,

facilitating safe movement of traffic and responding to emergency situations.

A more comprehensive job description is available upon request.

Minimum starting pay under the current collective bargaining agreement is $64,671 annually

($1,243.68/week), with qualified candidates eligible to start at up to $97,910 annually ($1,882.90/week) based

on training, experience, and education. These rates exclude applicable stipends.

The Town of Spencer offers competitive benefits, including medical (70/30) and dental insurance, life

insurance, and paid vacation, personal time, and sick leave.

This posting will remain open until all positions are filled, with hiring anticipated in October and November.

The Spencer Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.