Certified Police Officer

Town of Sandwich•Sandwich, MA

17h

About The Position

The Town of Sandwich is hiring MPTC- and POST-certified Police Officers for full-time Patrol Officer positions in the Sandwich Police Department Patrol Division. Officers work 40 hours per week under the general direction of a Shift Sergeant and in accordance with departmental regulations, applicable Massachusetts and federal laws, Town by-laws, and professional standards. Graduates of a full-time state or municipal academy may apply; Bridge Academy graduates may be considered. Successful candidates may be eligible for an expedited Field Training process before assignment to the Patrol Division. Candidates must complete physical and psychological screening, and a full background investigation will be conducted before a conditional job offer. Effective July 1, 2026, the hourly salary range is $31.38 to $41.41, depending on experience. Pay steps and vacation leave are commensurate with the applicant’s experience. Posted salaries exclude education incentives and shift differentials. The education incentive matches previous Quinn Bill incentives. Applicants should submit a Town application, resume, and letter of interest to [email protected]. Interviews will be held as applications are received. The Town of Sandwich is an EOE/AA employer.

Requirements

Certification through a full-time academy recognized by the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC).
Certification through the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission.
Successful completion of required physical and psychological screening.
Successful completion of a full background investigation before a conditional job offer.
Submit a Town application, resume, and letter of interest.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a full-time state or municipal academy; Bridge Academy graduates may also be considered.
Experience may affect pay steps, vacation leave, and placement within the stated salary range.

Responsibilities

Work 40 hours per week in the Police Department Patrol Division.
Perform police officer duties under the general direction of a Shift Sergeant and in accordance with departmental regulations, applicable laws, Town by-laws, and professional standards.