Department:
Fairhaven Police Department
Type:
Entry Level
Job Title:
Fairhaven - Entry Level Police Officer
Salary:
$58,240 to $73,736
Contact:
scott.gordon@fairhavenpolice.org
Location:
Fairhaven, MA
Fee:
$35.00
Job Announcement:
Entry Level Police Officer Opportunity
The Fairhaven Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of new entry level full-time police officer. Candidates will be subject to and extensive background investigation, a medical evaluation, and a psychological screening.
The Fairhaven Police Department is a non-civil service department comprised of 35 sworn officers who serve a population of approximately 16,000 residents over 12.5 square miles. Candidates should be highly motivated and proactive individuals, that possess a strong community based work ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills, high integrity and sound judgment.
Candidates with a high school diploma or GED are eligible to apply however; candidates with a degree from an accredited college/university or with a military background are preferred.
The current salary range is $58,240 to $73,736 as well as the Fairhaven Police Department Educational Incentive (Equivalent to Quinn Bill) for all qualified employees. Employees also receive the following contractual benefits: sick leave, shift differentials, holidays, longevity bonuses, first responder bonus and an annual clothing allowance $1,200 and $300 cleaning stipend.
The Fairhaven Police Department offers many career enhancement opportunities to include Detectives, School Resource Officers, K-9 Unit, Marine Unit, Drone Unit and have many officers are involved in a variety of SEMLEC teams to include the Dive Team, SWAT, CISM and Search and Rescue.
The Town of Fairhaven is an equal opportunity employer.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Be a citizen of the United States and be at least 21 years old.
- Possess the ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts’s driver’s license and Class A License
- to Carry Firearms.
- Not use any tobacco products in accordance with M.G.L. ch. 22C, 10.
The deadline to receive applications is May 1st, 2024.
Please direct questions regarding this position to scott.gordon@fairhavenpolice.org
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