Police Officer - Charlton, MA

The Charlton Police Department is  currently hiring for a Police Officer.

We are looking for a highly motivated, proactive, and community-oriented Police Officer for an opening in the department. Applicants must have completed MPTC Full Time Police Academy or a Post Approved Bridge Academy. Must be POST compliant. Charlton is a non civil service police department.

Duties:APolice

Officerworksundersupervisiontoperformlawenforcementduties,protecting life, property,andthecivilrightsofindividuals.

Primarydutiesincludepatrol;interactingwithcitizensto provide service and render assistance; preparingandcompletingrecords, reports, and other paperwork documenting incidents for use in prosecution. APolice Officer is dispatched tocrimeand emergency scenesin response to reported violations, accidents, domestic disputesandabuses,and other incidents;carriesoutcrimesceneduties;makesarrestsandperformssearchandseizure; conducts investigations;and interviews witnesses, suspects, and complainants.

• Salary - $71,275.36 - $ (depending on years of service, education and shift).
• Shift Differential
• Clothing allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement - $4,000 per year.
• Quinn Bill
• Harvard Pilgrim Health Insurance 75/25 split
• Vacation time - Previous years of full-time service in another Town will be counted towards additional vacation time (up to 10 years of service and a max of 4 weeks)
• Additional benefits include paid holidays, sick time, personal time and much more.

The Charlton Police Department has an excellent benefit package outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement which can be viewed on the Town’s website under the HR department.

The Final date to receive applications is August 24, 2026. The Town of Charlton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.