Wales - Full Time Police Officer

Job Announcement

ACADEMY CERTIFIED ONLY

The Town of Wales is a picturesque New England town situated on the Connecticut/Massachusetts border. We are looking for a qualified individual to serve as the first full-time police officer for the community of Wales, MA.

The Wales Police Department is currently comprised of nine (9) certified part-time police officers. The Wales Police Department members work in shared partnership with the Massachusetts State Police Sturbridge, Brimfield and Holland Police Departments to accomplish our community policing services.

 

A qualified candidate is or will be eligible for POST certification.

• Have a Massachusetts Police Training Committee certified police academy or a waiver of equivalency for out of state candidates.

• Be a U.S. citizen, have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and have a valid Massachusetts License to Carry or the ability to obtain one.

• WPD offers reasonable and flexible shift assignments with this new position.

• Candidates will be expected to pass a background check, including CORI, psychological & physical exams and have an acceptable driving record.

Please direct questions regarding this position to tford.police@townofwales.net

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.