Police Patrol Officer jobs in Westfield, MA

Police Patrol Officer is responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Being a Police Patrol Officer requires an associate degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Requires Firearms Certification. Additionally, Police Patrol Officer typically reports to a police sergeant. The Police Patrol Officer works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Police Patrol Officer typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Enfield - Entry Level Police Officer
  • Enfield Police Department
  • Enfield, CT FULL_TIME
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    INTERESTED IN A POLICE CAREER?

    The Enfield Police Department Is Accepting Applications for 

     Police Officer-Entry Level

    NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - EXCELLENT TRAINING PROGRAM

     

     

    ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

    The Enfield Police Department is a nationally and state accredited agency. There are approximately 101 sworn officers within the department. Divisions include Patrol, Detective, & Traffic. These divisions are further broken down to provide opportunities for officers to work in positions such as Community Policing Team, School Resource Officer, K9 Unit, Field Training Officer, Motorcycle Officer, & Drone Unit. We also participate in the regional Metro Traffic Services traffic enforcement unit, and the Capitol Region Emergency
    Services Team.

    The department has 35 marked police vehicles which consist mostly of Police Interceptors. In addition, there is a Drone Unit, Special Ops / Prisoner Transport van, two Harley Davidson motorcycles, a Mobile Command Center, and 18 unmarked vehicles.

    Patrol Officers share the use of a cruiser with one or two other officers only. Some officers have sole use of their cruiser.

    SHIFT REQUIRMENTS

    Uniformed officers work eight hour days with five days on followed by three days off. The following week consists of five on and two off. This 5/3 5/2 schedule continues for 15 weeks at which time officers bid by seniority for which shift they want to work on. Officers bid for one of six shifts per day. Shifts start at 11:00pm, 12:00am, 7:00am,8:00am, 3:00pm, & 4:00pm.

    TRAINING

    Initial training for officers occurs at the Connecticut Police Academy in Meriden, New Britain, or the Hartford Police Academy. Upon graduation from either academy, the officer is assigned to a challenging 16-week field training program conducted by Field Training Officers of the Enfield Police Department. After successfully completing the field training program, officers are assigned to the Patrol Division to begin their career in a solo capacity as a Patrol Officer.

    Testing Process and Method of Selection

    Non-Certified Applicants: Candidates who successfully pass all phases of the examination for this position will have their names placed on an Eligible List.

    The examination process includes: Written Examination, Certification of Physical Fitness, and the Oral Board Interview. Please be advised that the selection process, up to and including background investigation and placement in the Police Academy, may take as long as one year.

    Certification of Physical Fitness: Non-Certified Applicants must meet departmental physical fitness standards at the 40th percentile level certified through CHIP, Inc. prior to entry into a police academy. Applicants who fail the physical fitness exam are encouraged to apply to the Department again at a future date.

    NOTE: The CHIP certification card will enable you to bypass the agility test for most Connecticut towns for a six-month period. Certified applicants are not required to pass the CHIP testing.

    Oral Board Interview: The last phase of the examination for Police Officer will be an interview before a panel of police and/or personnel representatives. This phase of the examination is designed to aid in the determination of a candidate's maturity, communication skills and motivation for the position. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of candidates who are invited to the oral interview. Candidates who have passed the written examination, but who have failed this portion of the examination, will be disqualified at this time from any further consideration for the position of Police Officer, but are encouraged to apply again at a future date.

    Background Investigation: A thorough background and character investigation will be conducted for the specific purpose of obtaining pertinent data for the Town of Enfield Police Department to consider in determining suitability for employment as a Police Officer. Eligible candidates will be required to authorize a release of personal information, however personal or confidential it may appear to be, including but not limited to: educational, financial/credit agencies and institutions, medical history, employment history, legal complaints, arrests or convictions, and motor vehicle history.

    The Police Chief reserves the right to reject any eligible candidate whom, on the basis of the background and character investigation or the medical examination, does not appear to be the most suitable qualified candidate for the position in accordance with the provisions of the Town of Enfield Personnel Rules.

    As a condition of obtaining and continued employment with the Town of Enfield Police Department, all police officers hired on or after July 1, 2018, shall adhere to the following standards regarding Body Art:

    1.  No sworn member of the department shall have any tattoo, scarification, or brand that is visible while on-duty in the summer uniform (short sleeve shirt and trousers).

    2.  Prior to the commencement of employment an applicant will be required to identify any tattoos, brandings or body art that could potentially place them in violation of this policy. 

    If you fail to appear for any part of the examination process, or if you do not pass any part of the examination, your name will be removed from any further consideration.

    An individual appointed to the position must satisfactorily complete a one (1) year probationary period.

     

    DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, SEX OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR VETERAN'S STATUS IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. THE TOWN OF ENFIELD ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THIS LEGISLATION. EOE/AA/M/F 

     

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Police Officer
  • Amherst College
  • Amherst, MA FULL_TIME
  • Police OfficerAmherst CampusFull TimeJR4025Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, an...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Police Officer
  • Town of Amherst, Massachusetts
  • Amherst, MA FULL_TIME
  • The Amherst, Massachusetts Police Department is accepting applications to fill the position of Police Officer. Successful applicants must be 21 years of age on the day of or before accepting the posit...
  • 9 Days Ago

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31B Military Police - Police Officer
  • Army National Guard
  • Springfield, MA FULL_TIME
  • Have you ever dreamed of making an impact? How about serving your community, State, and Nation? As a Military Police Officer for the Army National Guard, you’ll do all of these things by protecting, d...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Certified Police Officer
  • Town of Enfield
  • Enfield, CT FULL_TIME
  • The Enfield Police Department Is Accepting Applications forCERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERSInterested candidates should apply via PoliceApp:https://www.policeapp.com/Certified-Enfield-CT-Police-Officer-Jobs/...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Entry Level Police Officer
  • Town of Enfield
  • Enfield, CT FULL_TIME
  • The Enfield Police Department is accepting applications for:ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICERNO PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - EXCELLENT TRAINING PROGRAM Interested candidates must complete the online applicati...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Security Officer
  • Six Flags New England
  • Agawam, MA
  • Rule breakers better watch out when you’re on our Public Safety team. You’ll spend the summer patrolling parking lots an...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Loss Prevention Lead
  • Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
  • West Springfield, MA
  • The Loss Prevention Lead serves primarily to mitigate and reduce losses through the deterrence of external theft and the...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lifeguard
  • Six Flags New England
  • Agawam, MA
  • Get wet, get paid! Splash into success as part of our amazing aquatics team this summer. Whether you’re watching over th...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Officer- Northampton
  • GMS Group
  • Northampton, MA
  • Job description Security Officer Northampton Full TimeNorthamptonPosted 2 weeks ago Security Officers required for a hig...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Officer
  • H and S Investigations Group, INC
  • Springfield, MA
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Security Officer to become an integral part of our team. The selected i...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cleared Security Officer
  • Paragon Systems Inc.
  • East Hartford, CT
  • $20.50 / hr. 2 Fill Time positions - days & overnights. Must be available to work any shift. Part Time position weekends...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) - Direct Hire 'AMENDED'
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Springfield, MA
  • Duties WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (CI) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://ww...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fire & Security Inspector
  • Johnson Controls International
  • West Springfield, MA
  • Be part of the future! We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create the purposeful solutions that pro...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Westfield is located at 42°7′46″N 72°44′46″W / 42.12944°N 72.74611°W / 42.12944; -72.74611 (42.129492, −72.745986). It is bordered on the north by Southampton, on the northeast by Holyoke, on the east by West Springfield, on the southeast by Agawam, on the south by Southwick, on the southwest by Granville, on the west by Russell, and on the northwest by Montgomery. Westfield is split into the "South Side" and the "North Side" by the Westfield River, and the northwestern section of town is known as Wyben. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.4 square ...
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Income Estimation for Police Patrol Officer jobs
$62,344 to $72,653
Westfield, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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