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Notice of Position Vacancy

Position Available: 0 Permanent full-time Police Officer 

Essential Functions: The Easthampton Police Department has  (0) fulltime Patrol Officer vacancies. The candidate must be able to work in the protection of life and property, and for the prevention and suppression of crime and all other related work as requires. The candidate must work under the supervision of a superior officer. Make decisions based on clearly prescribed standards. Make frequent contacts with the general public. Moderate and occasionally strenuous physical effort may be required in performing related duties.

Candidates for the position MUST have the following qualifications:

1. Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council "Fulltime Academy" certificate.
2. Valid Massachusetts drivers license.
3. Minimum of ONE (1) Years experience in the police field.
4. Valid Massachusetts license to carry firearms.
5. College degree is preferred but not required.

If you are interested in applying for this position please contact The Director of Personnel  Filing deadline for applications will be( July 25th, 2003) Applications may be obtained at The Personnel Office, 43 Main Street Easthampton MA 01027

Please submit a resume and all appropriate certificates with the return of the application.

EASTHAMPTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Thank you for your patience.

Recommendations For Hiring Special Police Officers

1. Age must be 19+ years.

2. Mass Criminal Justice Training Council certificate or ONE year in service as a Community Service Officer (or)

3. Associate Degree in Criminal Justice preferred or documented attendance in Criminal Justice program.

4. Must pass two (2) general interviews (panel of sergeants and Field Training Officers)

5. Must pass final interview (Chief or designee - two (2) sergeants)

6. Recommendation of eligible candidates to Chief and Town Personnel Director

7. Candidates must:

   1. Provide medical clearance from personal doctor

   2. Successfully complete a background investigation

   3. Complete 28 hours of classroom training

   4. Complete 16 shifts (8 hours each) of training with FTO's

   5. Qualify with firearm and OC spray

   6. Complete E-911 training

   7. Complete training in CPR and First Responder

   8. Complete ONE (1) year's probationary period from date of graduation from FTP program

   9. Be evaluated (performance evaluations) 12 times per year - evaluations will be completed by supervisors

8. Special Officers (part-time) will be paid for all training

9. When openings occur in the regular police force, Special Officers will be eligible for full-time employment and will be ranked for eligibility on the basis of their performance evaluations and recommendations from supervisors. The top three (3) candidates will be recommended to the Chief for full-time appointment.

Please check back with this page to see when the current round of hiring will begin, we will let you know.  Due to the overwhelming amount of e-mail on the subject, we cannot reply to each e-mail personally.