Swansea - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Announcement

POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT

NEXT WRITTEN EXAM: August 31, 2022 @ 6:30 pm Swansea Police Department

APPLICATION DUE: ON-LINE by August 24, 2022 @ 4pm

The Town of Swansea is currently seeking to establish a list to hire full time  police officers.  The Police Department will be conducting a written exam on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.  Applications must be completed on-line by 4:00 pm on Wednesday August 24, 2022. 

NOTE:  The Swansea Police Department currently has one vacancy

Upon passing the written examination candidates will be required to complete a physical agility test (PAT) Date to be announced.  The PAT will consist of one minute push-ups, one minute sit-ups, 1.5 mile walk/run and 300 meter run.  Successful candidates will then participate in an oral interview, medical examination, psychological examination and intensive background check.  

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens
• 21 years of age or older at the time of the written examination,
• Must have at least 60 college credits; and/or
• 2 years active military service and/or
• 4 years National Guard/Reserve Service while possessing GED or High School diploma
• Must be eligible to obtain a Class A license to carry a firearm
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Applications are only available on-line at www.PoliceApp.com/SwanseaMA 

The Town of Swansea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Please direct questions regarding this position to patrick.mooney@swanseapolice.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.

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.