Police Officer

Princeton Police is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of a full-time Police Officer. The Princeton Police Department is a progressive, non-civil service law enforcement agency that works closely with our public safety colleagues and all stakeholders in our community. The Town of Princeton is an amazing small community of approximately 3,500 residents in 36 square miles. We are home to the 3,000-acre Wachusett Mountain Reservation and many amazing sights that are enjoyed year-round by our residents and guests. Princeton is a safe, engaging community in Worcester County that supports public safety. The Princeton Police team is small, with budgeted staff of 14 sworn police officers and one administrative assistant.

Candidates must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, possess good problem solving skills, and be able to enforce the law impartially, making sound judgments under stressful situations.

Candidates must either have graduated from a full-time Massachusetts certified police academy or be eligible for a waiver from the Massachusetts Police Training Committee (MPTC) for having attended a certified police academy and meeting the qualifications as set forth in 555 Code of Massachusetts Regulations 3.03(a).

Candidates with a High School Diploma or GED are eligible to apply; however, candidates with a college degree from an accredited college or university are preferred. Candidates who have a full-time police academy and or are certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) are desirable. Candidates with diverse personal, professional, and educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be a citizen of the United States and at least 21 at the time of
appointment. Candidates must possess the ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and License to Carry Firearms. Retirement is mandatory at 65 years of age.

Duties Include (but are not limited to): Patrolling to observe and detect unusual activities; direct and expedite the safe flow of traffic and assist the general public in response to inquiries or requests for information; investigate crimes, burglar alarms, accidents and other emergencies; make arrests and/or take enforcement action for violations of law; gather evidence for criminal investigations; identify witnesses, victims, or suspects; prepare reports for court cases and appear in court as the situation dictates; serve warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and other official papers; maintain police weapons and department equipment as needed; operate police vehicles and monitor police activity by radio; coordinate efforts with other members of the department to ensure continuity of police objectives; maintain an understanding of federal, state, and local statutes/ordinances to ensure appropriate enforcement and investigatory activities; engage with the community to assist with a wide variety of quality of life issues from crime, fear of crime,
disorder or other areas to assist the general public. Police Officers are asked to work weekends and holidays as assigned. Princeton Police Officers work very closely with our surrounding communities and the Massachusetts State Police. Often, a Princeton Police Officer is requested for mutual aid to a surrounding community for police services.

Salary is set by union contract, yeary salery for full-time police officers is around $53K – $69K a year. For officers hired with previous experience, the town has the option to place the officer on a higher step. Officers are also eligible for financial incentives such as shift differential, EMT, cleaning, uniform alowence and education.

Princeton is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by email to the Chief of police at Jobs@princetonpolice.org or in person during regular business hours at 8 Town Hall Drive, Princeton, MA 01541.

This job posting will remain open until filled.