The Full-Time Police Officer is a front-line public safety officer working under the direction of the Cheshire Police Chief. Applicants must have received certification from a full-time police officer training academy recognized by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC), must have the ability to obtain and maintain MA License to Carry Firearms and be eligible for POST certification.
Appointment of the final candidate will be contingent upon the results of pre-placement conditions including criminal and motor vehicle checks, a physical exam and drug screening a a background investigation. Costs for these pre-placement requirements will be borne by the Town.
The position is full time, forty hours per week with benefits. Benefits include Uniform allowance, health and dental insurance, retirement plan, professional development assistance, and paid holidays. The salary range is $63,000-$68,000, detail rate of $65 per hour.
Job description and application forms available at www.cheshire-ma.gov. Applications and Résumés will be accepted until the position is filled. Mail responses to Town of Cheshire, Police Chief, 191 Church Street, Cheshire, MA 01225, or email chief@cheshire-ma.gov . AA/EOE.
