Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)

Town of Seekonk • Seekonk, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Seekonk, MA Police Department is accepting applications for lateral Police Officers. Applicants must be full-time academy trained through the Massachusetts Police Training Committee or have a Bridge Academy exemption verification letter. Out-of-state applicants who have completed a full-time police officer training academy may apply if their academy training is recognized by the Massachusetts Police Training Committee. Minimum requirements include the following: must be 21-years-old, possess a High School diploma (60-120 college credits from an accredited College/University or 2 years active duty in any Armed Services of the United States of America is preferred), be a United States citizen, possess a valid driver’s license. Lateral applicants with valid law enforcement experience will receive a starting salary based on total years of credible law enforcement service. Vacation time is also equivalent to total years of law enforcement service. The Town of Seekonk offers a competitive compensation package with a starting salary range of $68,227.60 to $95,859.77 dependent upon years of service and applicable collegiate degree. In addition, the town offers 75/25 Health Care, Police Educational Incentive Pay Program, 50/50 Altus dental, shift differentials, specialty assignment pay, paid holidays, vacation, compensatory and personal time, along with utilizing state-of-the-art police equipment. Successful applicants must pass a physical and psychological examination, a thorough background investigation and have the ability to be POST Commission certified. The Town of Seekonk is currently offering lateral transfers a $10,000 hiring bonus, paid in 4 installments over the course of the first 3 years of employment. Position will remain open until filled. Applicants should address a resume and cover letter to: Captain Matthew Jardine Seekonk Police Department 500 Taunton Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771.

Requirements

• Must be a full-time academy trained through the Massachusetts Police Training Committee or have a Bridge Academy exemption verification letter.
• Out-of-state applicants who have completed a full-time police officer training academy may apply if their academy training is recognized by the Massachusetts Police Training Committee.
• Must be 21-years-old.
• Possess a High School diploma.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass an entrance examination.
• Must pass oral interviews.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation prior to employment.
• No person, who has been convicted of a felony or any offense punishable under M.G.L. Chapter 94C (drug law violations); or has been convicted of a misdemeanor and has been confined to any jail or house of correction as punishment for said crime, M.G.L. Chapter 22 C, Section 14, will be considered for employment.
• Must pass a physical fitness test.
• Must pass a medical examination.
• Must pass a psychological examination.
• Must be a United States citizen upon appointment of the Policy Academy.
• In accordance with MG.L. Chapter 22 C, Section 10, no officer or student officer appointed or hired after January 1, 1988, shall smoke any tobacco product.
• Working knowledge of statutes, local laws, law enforcement rules and regulations, and the court system.
• Thorough knowledge of rules of conduct as they pertain to a law enforcement officer carrying out duties (i.e., arrest, search and seizure, investigative detention, Miranda warnings, use of force, etc.).
• Thorough knowledge of police facilities, equipment and operations.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations which govern the use of force, police pursuits, roadblocks, and other emergency tactics when attempting to apprehend fleeing violators.
• Ability to enforce the law impartially and to make sound judgments under stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally, and in general or detailed instructions.
• Ability to analyze and interpret laws, by-laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures, and apply them to specific situations and cases.
• Ability to conduct thorough criminal investigations and investigations into other matters presented on a case-by-case basis.
• Ability to work in a high stress environment on a regular basis.
• Ability to remain calm, concentrate and perform all responsibilities in a competent manner at all times.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Skills in operating the above-mentioned tools and equipment.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and see for extended periods of time.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands for fine motor coordination, handle/feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; taste and smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Use muscles to jump, sprint, or throw objects.
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
• Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different situations.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State Driver’s License without a record of suspension or revocation in any state.
• Ability to meet physical standards as established by the Municipal Police Training Committee.
• Fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement Officer under MGL Ch. 6E § 4.
• Obtain and maintain a Massachusetts License to Carry.
• Successful verification of the National Decertification Index.
• Completion and passage of a Municipal Police Training Committee or approved Recruit Officer Class (ROC) police academy.
• Must be able to successfully complete all phases of the selection process including a psychological evaluation.
• Must be able to reside within 15 miles of the limits of the Town.
• Handle a significant number of stressful situations.
• Be able to function calmly, coolly and collectedly under all types of stressful and dangerous situations.
• Get along well with diverse personalities.
• Communicate with empathy and respect.
• Create and maintain a positive and cooperative working environment in stressful situations.
• Work smoothly and professionally in an environment where teamwork is essential.
• Analyze and interpret difficult and complex personnel situations.
• Anticipate and identify problems and take initiative to prevent or correct them.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel within the community, outside agencies, and members of the community.
• Understand and follow federal, state and local laws, and Town policies, procedures, and rules.
• Follow orders.
• Remember and apply concepts, knowledge and principles.

Nice To Haves

• 60-120 college credits from an accredited College/University or 2 years active duty in any Armed Services of the United States of America is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exercise authority consistent with the obligations imposed by the oath of office, be accountable to superior officers, and promptly obey legitimate orders.
• Coordinate efforts with other members of the department so that teamwork may ensure continuity of purpose and maximum achievement of police objectives.
• Communicate to superiors and to fellow officers all information obtained which is pertinent to the achievement of police objectives.
• Assists all persons needing police assistance.
• Directs and prevents crime through patrol.
• Patrols assigned areas throughout town to prevent crime and enforce laws.
• Apprehends persons violating the law or wanted by the police.
• Performs building security checks.
• Observes and questions suspicious persons.
• Checks town roads and public assemblies.
• Directs and expedites the flow of traffic at assigned intersections to prevent accidents, protect pedestrians and ensure the free flow of traffic.
• Enforces parking ordinances and motor vehicle laws; issues traffic and parking warnings and citations to violators.
• Reports malfunctioning streetlights, tree hazards, and any conditions endangering public safety.
• Preserves the peace at public gatherings, neighborhood disputes, and family quarrels.
• Renders first aid as a first responder to persons requiring medical services until EMTs arrive.
• Assists citizens requesting assistance or information.
• Counsels’ juveniles and adults when necessary and refers them to appropriate persons or agencies.
• Serves or delivers criminal warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and other official papers promptly and accurately when so directed.
• May confer with court prosecutor and other court officers, when assigned, testify in court.
• Maintains weapons, equipment, and vehicle in a functional and presentable condition; reports all defects and damages.
• Responds to public emergencies including ambulance and fire department calls.
• Secures, receipts, and properly transports all incoming evidence for safe and accurate storage.
• Completes detailed reports on all crimes, vehicle accidents, and other incidents requiring police attention; completes arrest report and/or investigation reports when necessary.
• Acquire and record information concerning events that have taken place since the last tour of duty.
• Record activity during tour of duty in the prescribed manner.
• Maintain equipment and weapons in a functional, presentable condition.
• Assist citizens requesting assistance or information.
• Courteously explain any instance where jurisdiction does not lie with the Police Department and suggest other procedures to be followed.
• Be accountable for securing, receipting and proper transporting of all evidence and property coming into custody.
• Answer questions asked by the general public, counsel juveniles and adults when necessary, and refer them to persons or agencies where they can obtain further assistance.
• Serve or deliver warrants, summonses and other official papers promptly and accurately when so directed by a superior officer.
• Confer with court prosecutors and testify in court.
• Accomplish other general duties as they are assigned or become necessary.
• Perform other duties as required by the Chief or as situation dictates.

Benefits

• 75/25 Health Care
• Police Educational Incentive Pay Program
• 50/50 Altus dental
• shift differentials
• specialty assignment pay
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compensatory and personal time
• $10,000 hiring bonus, paid in 4 installments over the course of the first 3 years of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED