Police Officer

Town of Oxford•Oxford, MA

About The Position

The Police Officer performs duties in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and department policies, and is accountable to superior officers. The role supports community safety through patrol, crime prevention, law enforcement, investigations, emergency response, traffic control, and assistance to the public. Officers document activities and incidents, collect and safeguard evidence and property, identify and apprehend offenders when appropriate, and participate in court proceedings. They also coordinate with department members, communicate relevant information, respond punctually to assignments, and maintain assigned equipment and vehicles.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Provide appropriate documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Police Academy Certification in accordance with MGL 41 is preferred.
Ability to maintain and upkeep Certification with P.O.S.T.

Responsibilities

Follow the obligations of the oath of office, obey legitimate orders, and remain accountable to superior officers.
Coordinate with department members and share information relevant to police objectives.
Respond punctually to assignments and record information and activity as directed.
Maintain weapons, equipment, and assigned vehicles in functional and presentable condition; inspect vehicles and report defects or damage.
Prepare detailed crime, accident, arrest, investigation, and other required reports.
Assist citizens requesting service, assistance, or information, and direct them to other procedures or agencies when appropriate.
Identify and address conditions that may lead to crime, taking preventive action and informing superiors.
Secure, receipt, and properly transport evidence and property in police custody.
Identify criminal offenders and activity, apprehend offenders where appropriate, conduct investigations, collect evidence, and support prosecution and property recovery.
Patrol assigned areas for crime prevention and law enforcement, including checking public spaces and buildings, observing suspicious activity, responding to emergencies, and reporting hazards or public-safety concerns.
Respond to situations encountered on patrol or assigned by radio, render first aid to seriously ill or injured people, and assist people needing police services.
Answer public questions, counsel juveniles and adults when necessary, and refer them to appropriate sources of assistance.
Preserve the peace at public gatherings, neighborhood disputes, and family quarrels.
Serve or deliver warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and other official papers when directed.
Confer with court prosecutors and testify in court.
Operate police radio equipment in accordance with FCC regulations and department procedures, make periodic reports to the station, and remain on assigned routes except when authorized or responding to an emergency.
Direct and expedite traffic, enforce parking ordinances and motor vehicle laws, respond to emergency calls from traffic posts, and wear prescribed traffic safety clothing and equipment.
Promote community security, preserve peace, aid people in danger, facilitate traffic movement, identify potentially serious law-enforcement or governmental problems, and provide emergency services.
Perform other related duties as required.