Fairhaven - Full-Time Police Officer
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Fairhaven Police Department
Non-Civil Service Transfer Opportunity
The Fairhaven Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer. Eligible candidates must have successfully completed the full-time Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) police academy, possess or be eligible for POST certification. Candidates moving forward 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 police officers, that possess a strong community based work ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills, high integrity and sound judgment.
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.
Interested candidates must:
- Have successfully completed the full-time MPTC police academy or obtained permanent exemption.
- Possess or be eligible for POST certification
- 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 January 5, 2023. Applications are available on www.policeapp.com/FairhavenMA. Any questions or concerns please contact Sergeant Daniel Dorgan at 508-997-7421 x6082, or email at Daniel.dorgan@fairhavenpolice.org.
Please direct questions regarding this position to Daniel.dorgan@fairhavenpolice.org
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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