Southborough - Full-Time Police Officer

Job Announcement

The Southborough Police Department is accepting applications to fill an open Full-time Police Officer position.

We are seeking individuals who are highly motivated, self-disciplined, and possess a strong interest in the community policing philosophy. 

Minimum requirements:

• U.S. citizen
• at least 21 years of age
• High School graduate (college degree in criminal justice or related field preferred)
• possess a valid Driver’s License & LTC
• must be able to receive and maintain certification by the Massachusetts P.O.S.T. commission.

Process

Candidates will be required to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, medical examination, and psychological exam. The Town of Southborough provides generous health and wellness benefits package with deferred compensation programs available.

Benefits

• The department operates out of a new state-of-the-art Southborough Public Safety Complex. Features include a commercial level Fitness center and Training room.
• The department is Accredited through MPAC.
• Patrol Officers work a 4 day on and 2 days off work schedule per shift.

Patrol Officers also receive the following contractual benefits:

• Sick leave
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Days
• Educational Incentive equal to Quinn Bill
• Force Compensation
• Defibrillator Stipend
• Night and OIC Differential
• Longevity Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• an annual Clothing Allowance

Lateral Transfer or Full-Time MPTC Police Academy Training strongly preferred, but not required for ideal candidates. Cadets currently attending a full-time academy are encouraged to apply, as well as past applicants.

Women and minorities are urged to apply. The Town of Southborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to smccarthy@southboroughma.com

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.
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