Ayer Police Department / Open Competitive Promotional Assessment Center / Police Sergeant

The Town of Ayer is looking for a dedicated, community-focused law enforcement professional to serve as a Police Sergeant and join its leadership team.

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West Stockbridge Police Department / Full Time Police Officer

The Town of West Stockbridge is Hiring for the position of FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER to be filled after July 1^st 2025. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older; a U.S. Citizen; possess a valid driver's license, possess a high school diploma/GED and be Full Time Officer certified by the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee and POST C compliant. Benefits package and starting annual salary of

$66,796.80 plus overtime and holidays. Incentives include 12% evening shift differential, 14% midnight

shift differential, longevity, uniform allowance of $1,500/year, educational, EMT-B/P certificate, and fitness incentive. Cover letters and resumes may be submitted at the West Stockbridge Police Department or by email to Chief Portieri at [email protected]. The Town of West Stockbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hadley Police Department / Full Time Officer

Rochester Police Department / Police Captain - Open Competitive Promotional Assessment Center

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Police Sergeant Open Competitive Promotional Assessment Center / Rochester Police Department

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Police Officer Lateral Transfer / Abington Police Department

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Full-Time Patrolman / Rochester Police Department

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Police Sergeant Job Posting / Lincoln Police Department

The Lincoln Massachusetts Police Department - an organization that believes that workforce diversity strengthens performance, integrity, trust, and partnerships with our staff, boards, committees, community, and guests - is accepting applications for the position of Police Sergeant. Candidates must be certified through the Massachusetts POST Commission and have attended the full-time Municipal Police Training Committee Academy (MPTC) or received a waiver from the MPTC.

All candidates must meet the following qualifications: 

• Have no less than 3-years’ progressive policing experience as a full-time Police Officer, preferably working in a municipal setting.

• Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. Candidates who have four years of full-time military service and an associate’s degree are also eligible and must be enrolled in an accredited four-year program at the time of appointment.

• Ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts firearms license.

• At least 21 years old on date of appointment.

• Must pass oral interviews.

• Must pass a thorough background investigation prior to employment.

• No person, who has been convicted of a felony or any offense punishable under M.G.L. Chapter 94C (drug law violations); or has been convicted of a misdemeanor and has been confined to any jail or house of correction as punishment for said crime, M.G.L. Chapter 22 C section 14, will be considered for employment.

• Must pass medical examination.

• Must pass psychological examination.

• Must be a United States citizen upon appointment.

• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license on date of appointment.

• Must reside within 15 miles of employing Town as determined by appointing authority.

• In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 22 C section 10, no officer or student officer appointed or hired after January 1, 1988, shall smoke any tobacco product. 

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The current starting salary for FY’24 is $83,076.13, and after 6-month Probation period it is $85,204.18. Sergeants who have a college degree in criminal justice or a similar discipline will receive additional educational incentive pay (10% Associate’s, 20% Bachelor’s, 25% Master’s), holiday pay (108 hours of overtime pay), and shift differential (7% evening & midnight shift). The Town is in negotiations with the Union for the FY’25 to FY’27 bargaining agreement. 

Desirable qualifications include: Higher education degree, bilingual, military veterans, current military, women and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in its workforce. 

Please submit cover letter and resume via email to Dan Pereira, Asst. Town Administrator at [email protected]. The posting is open until filled. 

Somerville Police Seeking Full-Time Lateral Transfers 

The City of Somerville is currently accepting applications to hire full-time experienced civil service police officers who are dedicated, community-driven, and equity-focused through the lateral transfer process.  

The Somerville Police Department offers a comprehensive benefit package and includes:  

• Base salary starts at $59, 210.49 plus 7% shift availability differential  
• Hazard Duty Pay and Holiday Pay  
• Additional education incentives  
• Generous leave package.   
• Strong health insurance options for Medical, Dental, Vision  
• Competitive detail rates and overtime availability  

Candidates must have completed the MPTC-certified full-time police academy or equivalent and have at least one year of field experience. They must be currently employed as a full-time, civil service sworn police officer and maintain an active certification from the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards (POST) Commission. They are required to have a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license and license to carry (LTC). Additionally, they must reside at the time of application in a city or town within 25 miles of Somerville.  

Candidates seeking a transfer to the Somerville Police Department must submit a letter of interest and resume using the link below.   

Candidates must be eligible for transfer from their current department.    

All candidates seeking transfer will be required to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, medical examination, and psychological examination. Civil Service age restrictions do not apply to lateral transfers within civil service.

MIDDLEBOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT / CIVIL SERVICE POLICE OFFICER LATERAL TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY

The Middleborough Police Department seeks a highly motivated, community-oriented police officer for a lateral transfer for a current opening.  Located 40 miles South of Boston, Middleborough is approximately 72 sq. miles with a population of more than 25,000. The Middleborough Police Department consists of 47 sworn officers, civilian dispatchers, and civilian support staff.  Specialty assignments include: Motorcycle Patrol, School Resource Officers, Detectives, K9 Officer, and Court Prosecutor. Middleborough is a SEMLEC member agency and participates with the SWAT, MOP and Peer Support Units.

Successful candidates must demonstrate strong problem-solving ability, belief in a community policing model, and have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements:
Be at least 21 years of age
Possess Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license
Massachusetts License to Carry firearms
Completed a MPTC full-time Police Academy
POST Certified and be eligible for transfer from a Civil Service Department
Successfully complete a comprehensive pre-employment background investigation
Pass a Physical Examination, drug and psychological testing
 
Benefits:
4-2 Work Schedule
13 Paid Holidays
Uniform Allowance $1750 per year
Health Insurance 70% Town Contribution 30% Employee Contribution
Vacation up to 30 days at 20 years of service (Credit for years of police service at other departments)
4 Personal days per year
Sick Leave (15 days per year, accumulate up to 275 maximum)
Educational Incentive; Associates Degree 10%, Bachelor’s Degree 20% Master’s Degree 25%
Top Step Patrol Officer as of July 2024 is $108,000 including educational incentive, shift differentials and holidays. (Credit for years of police service at other departments)
Detail Pay $62 weekdays $72 nights, weekends & Holidays
Interested candidates must complete an application along with a letter of interest and submit it via email to [email protected] or;
 
Middleborough Police Department
Robert Ferreira, Deputy Chief of Police
350 Wood Street
Middleborough, MA 02346

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