Police Officer

HADLEY POLICE DEPARTMENTIS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

Apply here: https://www.policeapp.com/Entry-Level-Hadley-MA-Police-Officer-Jobs/1709/

Members of the department enjoy a clean work environment, a worker friendly atmosphere, some of the newest equipment available, web/app-based scheduling software and payroll tracking, and ample opportunity for training and advancement. Police officers are provided the opportunity and encouraged to join the United Public Service Employees Union. Hadley officers also enjoy a pro-police community, supportive town government, and police administration.

Roles within the department include: Traffic Safety Officer, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, Marine Patrol Unit, Crisis Intervention Team, Detective, Community Outreach Officer, Sexual Assault Investigator, Firearms Instructor, Department Training/Instructor roles, Drug Recognition Expert, Drone Operations, Drug Taskforce

GENERAL DUTIES

Including but not limited to; patrol assigned area in a one or two officer car for general purposes of crime prevention and enforcement. Patrol includes apprehending persons violating the law or wanted by the police; public assembly checks; building security checks; legal interrogation of suspicious adults and juveniles; conducting motor vehicle stops for infractions and issuing traffic citations; locating fires; reporting streetlight and traffic signals out of order street hazards and other safety problems; checks of schools, parks and playgrounds.

SALARY

Officers hired in fiscal year 2025/2026 can expect a salary up to $75,000/annually with ample overtime and private detail opportunities. Contract negitions are in process and will likely result in a salary increase for FY 25/26. Starting step is based on training and experience. Benefits include educational incentive, training instructor stipends, special assingment overtime, etc.. This does not take into account shift differential, private duty weekend and emergency rates, and so on.

ABOUT THE HADLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TOWN OF HADLEY

The Department consists of 18 full-time officers, including the Chief of Police, two Lieutenants, one Staff Sergeant, four Sergeants, two Detectives, and several reserve officers. Shifts operate 24/7 with a minium of two officers on shift. Generally speaking, shift staffing includes several more officers between detectives and admin. Our Communications Center is staffed by two dispatchers as often as possible and will soon be EMD certified. Officers enjoy the comforts of load bearing vests, flexible facial hair and generous tattoo policies.

The Town of Hadley is 24.7 square miles with a resident base of approximately 6000 permanent residents. The town is a unique mixture of agricultural and residential, with a large retail/commercial base along the six-mile stretch of Route 9 that connects Interstate 91 in Northampton to Amherst and the five college area.

Route 9 is home to sprawling retail centers such as the Hampshire Mall, Mountain Farms Mall, Campus Plaza, as well as major retailers such as Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowes, and Dicks Sporting Goods. There are seven major hotels, the Hampshire/Franklin Juvenile Court, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, five local bank branches, the Hadley Elementary School, Hopkins Academy, the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion School, and The Hartsbrook School, as well as countless restaurants and other businesses providing professional services to Hadley and surrounding communities. The annual average daily traffic count through the town can reach upwards of 90,000 vehicles.

The Hadley Police Department responds to between 12,000 to 15,000 calls per year. In each of the past few years, officers investigated close to 600 motor vehicle crashes, completed over 700 police reports, and approximately 300 arrests/summons.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Full-Time Police Academy Trained or the ability to complete an MPTC Full Time Academy
• POST Certified
• Massachusetts Driver’s License at time of job offer
• Have or capable of obtaining Mass. Class “A” License to Carry Firearms
• High School Diploma
• Motivated, hard working, strong ethics, and excellent communication skills
• Able to pass background including Medical/Psychological Examination

PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST

In lieu of taking the Hadley Police Department Physical Fitness Test individuals may opt to take the CHIP Physical Fitness Test. Individuals who pass the CHIP Physical Fitness Test be required to take the fitness test administered by Hadley PD. CHIP results must be valid during the current recruitment process. To register for an upcoming CHIP Test go to: https://www.certifyfit.com/chip-test/

HIRING PROCESS

• Application and Resume Review Period
• Panel Interview
• Background investigation
• Chief’s Interview
• Appointment/Hiring
• Field Training

Please direct questions regarding this position to romanom@hadleyma.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000