Entry Level Officer

Walpole PD:
Full-Time Entry Level Officer

• Age: Be at least 21 years of age upon submission of application. There is no maximum age.
• Residency: In accordance with Massachusetts General Law, candidate must establish residency within 15 miles of the limits of the Town of Walpole within one (1) year from the date of appointment.
• Education: Must have an Associate's Degree,
  or
  • Attained an equivalent number of credits toward a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university, or
  • Possess a High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent and have achieved Veteran's status with the United States Armed Forces as defined by Massachusetts General Law.
• Valid /License: Must have a valid Massachusetts license before appointment.
• Non-Smoker: Must be a non-smoker of tobacco products under M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 101A, and remain a non-smoker.
• Background: Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Character: No person who has been convicted of a felony shall be appointed as a police officer.
• Entry Exam: Must pass the Get Badged entry exam with a 70% or above.

Must have the ability to:

• Qualify for a valid Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms Permit;
• Pass the medical exam before participating in the Physical Abilities Test (PAT);
• Pass the Physical Abilities Test (PAT);
• Pass a psychological exam;

Successfully pass the physical fitness test at the 30th percentile of the Cooper Aerobics Institute’s standards, as required by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) for entry into the full-time MPTC Police Academy, as outlined below:

• Successfully complete the full-time MPTC Police Academy;
• Perform the duties of a Walpole Police Officer.

Additional Information:

• There are no automatic points awarded for Veteran's status or residency status however, military service and residency within the Town of Walpole are part of the criteria taken into consideration during the application review process.

Must have the ability to:

• Pass a medical and psychological exam.
• Pass an oral interview prior to appointment.
• Perform the duties of a Walpole Police Officer.

Annual Salary Range:

• $60,216 - $80,430 (FY26) + Generous Benefits Package

Other Compensation:

• Educational Incentive Program: Officers with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university qualify for incentives. Additional incentives are available for certain qualified Master’s degree programs.
  • Associate’s Degree: 10%
  • Bachelor’s Degree: 20%
  • Master’s Degree: 25%
• Night Differential
• Health Insurance: 60/40 Split.
• Medical Stipend
• Additional Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Up to (
  35
  ) Vacation Days, (
  12
  ) Paid Holidays, and Compensation Time.
• Additional Stipends: Available for Specialty Duties.
• Mental Wellness Programs: Peer Support Team, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, and Individual Counseling.
• Physical Wellness: On-Site Physical Fitness Center.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and professional development.

• Submit your application to the Walpole PD through your Get Badged account.
• The department will review application packages to determine a candidate's eligibility.
• A pool of candidates who scored above a set level will be contacted to continue in the process. The specific scoring level will depend on the number of candidates, the number of openings, and will be at the sole discretion of the Chief of Police.
• Applicant's who have met the Minimum Requirements and are eligible for consideration, may be invited to an Interview Panel and/or Chief of Police.
• Candidates may be invited to complete a comprehensive background investigation process, as well as pass the Fitness (PAT) test, Medical, and Psychological exams.
• Conditional Offer of Employment.

The Town of Walpole is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V and does not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual preference or any other legally protected status.