POLICE OFFICER – EXPERIENCED OFFICERS
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE VACANCIES
The UMass Amherst Police Department periodically accepts applications from experienced police officers in order to establish a list of eligible persons for future employment.
DUTIES OF POSITION: Under direct supervision patrols an assigned area for the purpose of enforcing state laws relative to the prevention of crime, the apprehension of offenders, the protection of property and persons, the preservation of public peace, and the control of traffic; performs investigative duties, and related work as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants must possess a full time (22 week) Municipal Police Academy Certification or be able to obtain a waiver from the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Committee before being considered.
Possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
Possess a Class A License to carry a firearm at the time of appointment.
Successfully complete an in-house 14 week field training program.
Ability to work at any hour and in all weather conditions.
Ability to learn and demonstrate job requirements after being trained.
Base Salary: $41,146 to $54,159 determined by the candidate’s prior years of full-time employment as a police officer. State benefits including health insurance and tuition reimbursement
Additional compensation: uniform allowance ($875 annual), shift differential ($40/week) and generous overtime opportunities (rates: $30-$45/hr)
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Application, cover letter, resume and Police
Academy Certification
UMPD Board interview
Chief of Police interview
Conditional offer of employment
Background investigation
Psychological written exam and interview
Medical Examination
Applications are kept on file for one year after date of receipt.
In accordance with state law, no applicant who has been convicted of a felony can be appointed as a Police Officer.
SPECIAL NOTE: The application process is completed on a fixed schedule. Failure to complete any portion of the process may result in an application being withdrawn. The Chief of Police interviews when a vacancy occurs.
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Employment Office, 167 Whitmore Building, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-9313 (413) 545-1396
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: UMass Employment Office 413-545-1396, Carol Radzik 413-545-3992 cr@admin.umass.edu or Police Department website www.umass.edu/umpd
UMASS POLICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
