Police Department

• Police Officer Town of South Hadley South Hadley, MA Job Details Full-time $27.20
• $31.

09 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Pension plan Employee assistance program Vision insurance Union benefits Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Military Writing skills Mid-level Master's degree Criminal Justice High school diploma or GED Driver's License Bachelor's degree Communication skills Full Job Description The South Hadley Massachusetts Police Department is accepting applications for a vacant police officer position. The South Hadley Police Department is an accredited, non-civil service agency with a long and proud history of serving the community. Our goal is to understand and serve the needs of the South Hadley community by providing the highest quality of police services, assisting in resolving problems, and promoting positive values through equitable and impartial policing consistent with and reflective of the shared values of the community. The South Hadley Police Department consists of twenty-nine (29) sworn officers and seven (7) civilian staff which currently includes: Chief, 2 Lieutenants, 6 Sergeants, 3 Detectives, 2 SRO's, 15 Patrol Officers, 6 Dispatchers, and 1 Administrative Assistant.

Some speciality assignments include:

Detective, SRO, CIT, DART, TRIAD, FTO, Drone Unit, CT River Task Force, Bicycle Patrol, Comfort K9 program (new), and many others. We are looking for applicants who are willing and able to meet the duties and obligations of a South Hadley Police Officer. All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements: U.S. citizen; at least 21 years of age; High School graduate (college degree in criminal justice, related field, or military experience preferred). Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a MA LTC. Possess strong oral and written communication skills. Thoughtful, self-motivated, disciplined, and service-oriented. Must be able to obtain certification by the Massachusetts P.O.S.T. Commission. Must be able to pass a physical fitness test based on Cooper Physical Fitness Assessment and pass the PAT (Physical Ability Test) requirements. Be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, medical, psychological examination.

Note:

any felony conviction or untruthfulness during any portion of the hiring process will be considered automatic disqualification for employment.

Hiring Process:

Complete the town application with a resume and cover letter Oral interview(s) Physical fitness test based on Cooper Physical Fitness Assessment (Specific requirements can be found in the MPTC Recruit Health & Wellness Preparation Guide) Complete a comprehensive background investigation, medical, and psychological examinations Physical Ability Test (PAT) Anticipated Recruitment Process 1/16/25 Posting of the vacancy 2/7/25 Application Deadline 2/25-26/25 Interview Panel #1 2/27/25 Background investigation will commence Wk of 3/10/25 Interview Panel #2 3/15/25 Cooper Physical Fitness Assessment

• For more info Wk of 3/17/25 Conditional offer of employment to the top candidate(s) 7/17/25 Academy start date @ Holyoke Status and Compensation Academy pay is $1,800 bi-weekly Probationary pay (1 year after graduation) is $53,047 ($27.

20 p/hour) Current base salary: Step 1/Year 2 is $60,622 ($31.09 p/ hour) Current top salary: Step 3/Yr 15 is $ $70,300 ($36.05 p/ hour) Education incentive: Associates

• $6,000, Bachelors
• $11,000, and Masters
• $12,000 Additional pay for holidays, roll call, shift differential, longevity, and fitness incentive Detail rate is currently $58 per hour for outside vendors and $52 per hour for town departments Officer schedule: 4 days on/2 days off.

Overtime available and occasionally required. Union position Comprehensive benefits package to include defined benefit pension plan, health, life, dental and other insurances, flex spending, deferred compensation, and competitive paid leave. Visit www.southhadleyma.org/jobs to complete the online application and upload a cover letter and resume. Application deadline is February 7, 2025 ; position will remain open until filled. Additional information about the South Hadley Police Department and the anticipated recruitment process can be found at www.southhadley.org/320/Police-Department. Questions regarding recruitment should be directed to Lieutenant Mark Baran at . The Town of South Hadley is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$27.20

• $31.09 per hour Expected hours: 37.5
• 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Rotating shift

Work Location:

In person