Job: Police Officer

Town of Amherst

4 Boltwood Avenue
Amherst, MA 01002

Company Description:
The Town of Amherst seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity of its community and strives toward racial equity and environmental sustainability. All are encouraged to apply. AA/EEO
Salary Range:Location:
Per Year AMHERST MA
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeGovernment/Public Service
Education Level:Work Experience:
High School or Equivalent
Preference: Required

Preference: Nice to have
Skills/Certifications/Licences:
Description:
The Amherst, Massachusetts Police Department is accepting applications to fill the position of Police Officer. Successful applicants must be 21 years of age on or before the application closing date of July 6, 2018 and must have successfully completed either:
1. Sixty (60) college credits with a 2.0 G.P.A. from an accredited college or university, OR
2. Two (2) years of full-time, active military service in the United States Armed Forces with an honorable discharge and possess a high school diploma/GED OR
3. A full time (22 week) Massachusetts Municipal Police Academy Certification or be able to obtain a waiver for an out of state police certification from the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Committee, before being considered. For a complete job description and to apply online please visit our website at amherstma.gov/jobs, or in person at the HR Department, 4 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA

Amherst seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity of its community. AA/EEO.
Requirements: