The Salem
Police Department is currently accepting applications to fill four (4) Civil
Service vacancies for the position of Police Officer via a lateral transfer. Applicants must have completed a full-time
MPTC approved police academy and have civil service status under Chapter
31. Applicants must be eligible for
lateral transfer from a civil service police department. We are seeking
experienced Law Enforcement Officers who are committed to the tenants of 21st
Century Policing and safe communities.
Salem Police Department:
Currently the
Salem Police Department has 96 sworn officers.
The City of Salem is approximately eight square miles and home to
roughly 43,000. The City is also host to
Salem State University, North Shore Medical Center, the J. Michael Ruane
Courthouse, a vibrant waterfront and many local businesses. During tourist season and when the University
is in session the population can increase to 100,000. The City of Salem borders the cities of
Beverly and Peabody and the Towns of Marblehead and Swampscott. The Salem
Police Department is accredited by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation
Commission and is a proud member of N.E.M.L.E.C.
Benefits:
Salary range
is $ 52,720 - $58,475 plus additional stipends if eligible. Various other contractual benefits include educational
stipends, vacation, personal and sick time.
Health Insurance premiums are covered at a rate of 70/30% with the City.
Application Process:
Any
interested candidate should contact Captain Kate Stephens of the Professional
Standards Division at 978.744.0171 ext. 254 or via email at kstephens@salempd.net
by August 24th, 2018.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Salem is an equal opportunity employer
and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color,
religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual
orientation or any other class protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Bilingual candidates are
encouraged to apply.
