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Job Announcement:
The Wellfleet Police Department is recruiting professional candidates for the position of Police Officer.
Minimum requirements
- Candidates must be a U.S Citizen
- at least 21 years of age
- have a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License
- possess or be able to obtain a Massachusetts License to Carry a Firearm.
Applicants must be able to work effectively with people from diverse, cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds, and must exhibit a strong belief in Community Policing.
Candidates with MPTC Full Time Police Academy and/or previous law enforcement experience will be given preference. Experienced MPTC/POST certified Police Officers are encouraged to apply for lateral transfer, and a lateral candidate’s current step will be considered in deciding starting pay.
Potential candidates must pass a battery of physical, psychological and drug tests, along with an extensive background check. In addition, the candidate must be able to complete the current POST Commission pre-employment requirements and stay in good standing with POST.
The position offers competitive salary and many fringe benefits. The starting salary range for new officers (FY2024 pay scale) is $69,036.00 to $84,995.00 based on education and experience.
Please direct questions regarding this position to Mark.Braun@wellfleet-ma.gov
About Law Enforcement Jobs
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 account to monitor for updates.