Police Officer- External

Employment Opportunities

The Human Resources Department is responsible for administering employee and retiree benefits, managing the compensation and classification plans and working with labor on collective bargaining issues.

Final date to receive applications:
October 1, 2026, or until filled

The Littleton Police Department will be conducting a selection process for the appointment of two (2) full-time Police Patrol Officers.

A Police Officer for the Littleton Police Department is responsible for the appropriate response to emergency and non-emergency calls received in the Communications Call Center and ensuring the safety and security of the citizens and the property of the Town. Scope of responsibility includes motor vehicle enforcement, criminal law enforcement, medical assists, investigations, traffic control and general calls for service. Police Officers are responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures relevant to the operation of the MPAC Accredited Littleton Police Department.

Candidates for this position must possess POST certification or be in the process of obtaining certification from an approved full-time Massachusetts Police Training Council Academy, or equivalent, a High School diploma as well as a minimum of an associate degree. Please see the job description on the human resources page of littletonma.org for complete details on duties and qualifications.

The position of Full-time permanent Police Officer is an hourly position. The salary range for this position is $30.83-$37.56 depending on experience. The following additional benefits:
Educational Incentive equivalent to Full-Quin Percentages, BWC Stipend, Shift differential, OIC Pay, Night/Weekend/Holiday Detail Rates, 12 Paid Holidays, Uniform Allowance, Comp Time Allowed, Swaps Allowed, On-Duty Fitness Program, Specialty NEMLEC Units.

The Town of Littleton is an EOE.

The purpose of this position is to perform law enforcement duties, protecting life, property and civil rights of individuals and to prevent and suppress crime. Interacts with citizens to provide service and render assistance, prepares and completes records, reports and other paperwork documenting incidents for the purpose of appropriately documenting all police related actions and for the use in prosecution. Responds to calls in response to reported violations, accidents, domestic disputes and abuses and other incidents as prescribed by the policies and procedures/rules and regulations of the Littleton Police Department;

performs all other related work as required. The Police Officer is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.

Supervision Scope:
Performs functions primarily based on clearly prescribed standard practice but frequently required to make decisions, which involve choice of action within limits defined, by standard practice and instructions. The appropriate use of discretion by a patrol officer is his most valuable tool

Supervision Received:
Works under the general direction of the Patrol Sergeant in charge and in accordance with applicable Massachusetts State Laws, department policies and procedures and Town bylaws, and relevant state, federal, and local regulations and standards, referring all unusual cases to supervisor.

Supervision Given:
May assist and train new Police Officers during the training period. May assist in the training of Reserve Police Officers. May supervise Communications Officer.

Majority of work is performed in a patrol car (cruiser) and outdoors, with frequent exposure to varying weather conditions and situations endangering personal safety. Wears…