Police Officer - Charlton, MA

TheCharltonPoliceDepartment is currently hiring for a PoliceOfficer. 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:APoliceOfficerworksundersupervisiontoperformlawenforcementduties,protectinglife, property,andthecivilrightsofindividuals.Primarydutiesincludepatrol;interactingwithcitizensto provideservice and renderassistance; preparingandcompletingrecords, reports, and other paperwork documenting incidents for use in prosecution. APolice Officer isdispatched tocrimeand emergency scenesin response to reportedviolations, accidents, domestic disputesandabuses,and otherincidents;carriesoutcrimesceneduties;makesarrestsandperformssearchandseizure; conductsinvestigations;andinterviews witnesses, suspects, andcomplainants.

* Salary - $71,275.36 - $100,672.00 (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. 

TheCharltonPoliceDepartmenthasanexcellentbenefitpackageoutlinedinthecurrentCollective BargainingAgreement which can be viewed on the Town’s website under the HR department. To apply for the open position, and to upload your resume please go to  https://www.townofcharlton.net/472/Employment-Opportunities.

The deadline to apply is August 24, 2026. The Town of Charlton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.