Townsend - Police Officer

Written Exam/Physical Fitness Assessment: Saturday, June 28, 2024

THERE ARE NO MAKE UP EXAMS AND ALL FEES PAID ARE NON-REFUNDABLE; PLEASE PLAN YOUR

SCHEDULE ACCORDINGLY!

The Town of Townsend Massachusetts is now accepting applications for Full-Time Police Officer.  Full-time certified applicants are preferred. 

Minimum Qualifications

Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must Be 21 years of age or older

Testing Requirements: Ability to pass a written, physical agility, and assessment test in addition to an extensive background check.
 

Salary

Salary range for FY25 is $58,065 to $75,996 (commensurate with experience) with a very competitive benefit package.  Education incentive pay of 5% of base pay for associates, 10% for bachelor degree, 12.5% for masters/terminal degree. 

Benefits

Townsend offers paid training, 12 paid holidays, accrued vacation and sick leave, bereavement leave, and a yearly clothing allowance.  Salary and Vacation commensurate with experience.
Officers work a 4 and 2 work schedule and there is a shift differential for second and third shifts.

Please direct questions regarding this position to admin@townsendpd.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.

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.