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Town of Seekonk lists this Police Officer (Lateral Transfer) opportunity in seekonk, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Police OfficerThe 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 JardineSeekonk Police Department500 Taunton AvenueSeekonk, MA 02771JOB DESCRIPTIONSUPERVISOR: Police ChiefDEPARTMENT: PoliceSTATUS: UnionUNION: The Fraternal Order of Police Mass C.O.P. Local #215HOURS/WEEK: 40POSITION OVERVIEW: A Police Officer shall be responsible for the efficient performance of required duties in conformance with the department rules, regulations and policies. To protect and serve the lives and property of our citizens, visitors, and police officers.SUPERVISION: Works under the general supervision of the Police Chief and superior officer in conformance with departmental rules and regulations.SUMMARY: Duties shall consist of, but are not limited to, a number of general police responsibilities necessary to the stability and safety of the community.Promote and preserve the peace and maintain order.Create and maintain a feeling of security in the community.Facilitate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.Reduce the opportunities for the commission of crime.Identify criminal offenders and criminal activity and, where appropriate, apprehend offenders and participate in subsequent court proceedings.Aid individuals who are in danger of physical harm.Identify potentially serious law enforcement or governmental problems.Provide other services on an emergency basis.Community policing is part of our culture and one that views community engagement, rather than response to specific crimes or incidents, as the core of our police work. Many of the issues our officers face are community problems in need of a solution often best achieved outside of the criminal justice system.JOB ENVIRONMENT: Administrative work is performed under typical office and police department conditions; patrol work is performed under varying weather conditions and conditions that may involve responding to emergencies as needed by incident type or staffing levels. The employee wears appropriate uniform and equipment as indicated by each situation.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. It is the duty of a Police Officer to: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.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training, and ExperienceMust be a high school graduate or equivalent; ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts firearms license; at least 21 years old on the date of examination; 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; must have a valid driver's license; must reside within 15 miles of Seekonk within one year of appointment; 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.Knowledge, Ability, and SkillKnowledge : Working knowledge of statutes, local laws
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seekonk, MA, 02771, US
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