Police Officer - Town of Harvard,MA Job Harvard Massachusetts USA,Government

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· May 12, 2026 Job Opportunity:
Full-Time Police Officer

The Town of Harvard Police Department is currently accepting applications for one full-time police officer position. Situated in Worcester County and just 25 miles west-northwest of Boston, along Route 2 and 495, Harvard is a lively community with around 6,200 residents. We are looking for a dedicated and proactive candidate who is eager to engage with the community and adept at resolving issues.

Minimum Requirements:

Completion of Full-Time Police Academy (MPTC recruit academy graduate) or SSPO Academy
or completed the Massachusetts Bridge Academy and be eligible for a waiver from the M.P.T.C. for having attended a certified police academy and meeting qualifications as set forth in 555 Code of Massachusetts Regulations 3.03. All Applicants must be certified to work as a full-time police officer by the Massachusetts P.O.S.T. Commission
High School Diploma Minimum Requirement. Candidates with a college degree in criminal justice or a related field, along with full-time experience and/or military service is preferred.
Must possess a valid Massachusetts or New Hampshire's driver's license (for NH residents) and have or be able to obtain a valid Massachusetts LTC (License to Carry).
All candidates must be able to certify under the new Massachusetts POST (Police Officer Standards and Training) standards and must reside within 20 miles of the town.

Salary Range:

Base Salary:$71,677–$80,450annually, with entry step determined by prior experience 5 Steps.
Shift Differentials:Evening shiftadds $3,640per year; midnight shiftadds $4,160per year.
Education Incentive Pay (applied to above base):10% for an Associate’s degree,20% for a Bachelor’s degree, and
25% for a Master’s degree.
At the highest step, a midnight‑shift officer holding a master’s degree can earn approximately $104,723 per year.

Other Benefits Include:

4/2 schedule
Life insurance
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance 70%-30% Split
$1500 Annual Uniform Allowance
Employee paid Dental and Vision Plans
Paid holidays
Longevity pay
Detective stipend
School Resource Officer (SRO) assignment and uniform allowance
Participation in CEMLEC specialized units (motorcycle, drone, recon and more)
Ample paid training opportunities
Overtime pay and details. $70 hour detail rate with generous language on overtime rates and times.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The Town of Harvard is an Affi We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or family status. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.

We appreciate your interest in joining our dedicated team of professionals at the Harvard Police Department.