Employment Information

            The Falmouth Police Department is an equal opportunity employer that has a sworn staff of 68 full-time officers.  The Department responds to approximately 22,000 incidents per year.           

The Falmouth Police Department uses the Massachusetts Civil Service process to hire its police officers.  Prospective applicants must first take and pass a competitive written exam given by the Massachusetts Department of Human Resources.  Applicants for the exam must apply at the Massachusetts Department of Human Resources at One Ashburton Place, Room 303, Boston, Ma.  02108-1515.  Applications may also be obtained at the Falmouth Police Department or Falmouth Town Hall.

 

The Falmouth Police Department complies with the Massachusetts Civil Service laws whereby residents of the Town of Falmouth who take and pass the Entry Level Police Examination will appear first on any eligibility list requested by the Department and will be given preference when the hiring process is conducted.

 

Upon passing the written state exam all applicants are placed on an eligibility list determined by the Human Resources Division.  Eligible persons will be required to complete a Falmouth Police Employment Application.  Candidates for employment will be subjected to a thorough background investigation, psychological testing, physical examination, physical abilities test, reference check and interview.  Upon completion of the stated process the Chief of Police will make his recommendation(s) to the Town Administrator who will then make appointment(s) of the selected candidate(s) to the Falmouth Police Department. 

The Falmouth Police Department seeks highly motivated individuals with strong verbal and interpersonal skills. 

         Training 

Newly appointed officers will attend a Police Academy sponsored by the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council.  Upon successful  completion of the training academy the new officers will receive additional training through the Falmouth Police Department Field Training Program. 

Salary

Entry-level salary for a police officer as of July 01, 2009 is $45,635.20 per year.  Top step patrolman earn $52,041.60 per year. 

Benefits

  • Health Benefit Program

  • 15 Sick Days per Year

  • Night Differential Pay

  • Quinn Bill (Education Bonus)

  • Uniform Allowance

  • 11 Holidays

  • 10 Vacation days after one year of employment 

 Minimum Requirements

  • 21 Years of Age, but younger than age 32 (up to age 36 as a qualified veteran)

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent

  • Possess a valid Massachusetts Drivers License

  • Be able to qualify for a Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms

  • Must not have been convicted of a felony

  • United States Citizen

  • Honorable Discharge from the Armed Forces, if applicable

 

This page last updated on Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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