Wenham Police Department: Wenham Police Seeking Applicants For Full-Time Certified Police Officer

Press release from the Wenham Police Department:

Tom Zuppa

October 14, 2021

The Wenham Police Department is seeking full-time certified candidates for the position of Police Officer.

A Police Officer for the Town of Wenham performs all law-enforcement duties, protecting life, property, and the civil rights of individuals. Primary duties include patrol; motor vehicle/traffic enforcement; criminal law enforcement; assist with medical emergencies; investigations; interacting with citizens to provide service and render assistance; and preparing and completing records, reports, and other paperwork documenting incidents for use in prosecution.

A Wenham Police Officer is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service received by the North Shore Regional 911 Communications Center, ensuring the safety and security of the citizens, businesses and property of the Town.

Wenham Police Officers are responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations and other written directives relevant to the operation of the Wenham Police Department.

Eligible candidates must be full-time certified (MCJTC/MPTC Full Time Academy certification or eligible for full-time police exemption); All candidates must possess a High School diploma, a valid driver’s license, a valid license to carry. A college degree and/or military experience preferred, but not required.

Eligible candidates must pass an oral board interview, a comprehensive background investigation, a medical and psychological evaluation, a final interview with the Chief of Police, as well as requirements listed in the Conditional Offer. Candidates who are selected must also complete and pass the Department’s Field Training Program and one-year probationary period.

The Wenham Police Department offers a wide variety of excellent and competitive benefits, to include a competitive salary package, a 4/2 split schedule, shift differential, education incentive (Quinn Bill Equivalent), Health Insurance, 3 personal days, 2 weeks vacation, 15 sick days, no-sick-use incentive days, clothing allowance, as well as other incentives.

Qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to Deputy Chief Jason Lucontoni at [email protected] by Monday, November 1, 2021.

Questions can also be directed to Deputy Chief Lucontoni at 978-468-5500, ext. 221.

The Town of Wenham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

This press release was produced by the Wenham Police Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.