Job Description: The Lakeville Police Department enjoys the benefit of working out of a brand-new state of the art facility. The department offers a professional and proactive work environment with opportunities for career and advancement. Applications and resumes will be accepted through https://www.getbadged.com for the position of full-time Police Officer. Email inquiries to mperkins@lakevillema.org. COMPENSATION: Salary ranges from \$58,211 to \$78,553 per current contract In addition, officers receive shift differential and education incentives. With shift differential and education incentive, a top step patrol officer may make up to \$104,000. Other non-Quinn qualifying Education incentive Associate?s Degree 7%. Bachelor?s Degree 12%. Master?s Degree 14? %. Shift differential. Starting pay may be commensurate with experience. ?Transfer officers already receiving Quinn Bill will continue to do so at 10%, 20%, 25% ?Shift differential - eve?s 4%, mid?s 6% ?Health Insurance 65/35 ?Detail rate - \$62 per hour ?Vacation up to 25 days ?6 personal days annually ?Comp time ?EMT stipend QUALIFICATIONS: ?Be a U.S. Citizen (birth or naturalization) ?Possess a high school diploma or equivalent Preference will be given to those candidates that have a college degree(s), military experience, or combination. ?Must have completed a full-time MPTC Police Academy, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 96B. ?Must have a valid Massachusetts driver?s license. ?Have the ability to obtain an unrestricted Massachusetts Class A Firearms License. ?Have the ability to pass the Psychical Abilities Test (PAT\'s), and psychological fitness for duty examination after receiving a conditional offer of employment (see PAT info below). ?Have a strong character background. ?Be willing and able to meet the duties and obligations of a Lakeville Police Officer. ?Must live within 15 miles of Lakeville (as the crow flies, border to border), prior to the end of your \"Probationary Period\" (one year upon successful completion of the Field Training Program). ?Not be a convicted felon, or have convictions from another jurisdiction that would be treated as a felony in the Commonwealth. ?Not smoke and stay a non-smoker. Smoking tobacco products is prohibited as outlined by G.L. Chapter 41 Section 101A of the Massachusetts General Laws. ?Must pass thorough background investigation.