Swampscott PD: FT MPTC Academy Trained POST Certified Officer 2025

Contact Information

Captain Joe Kable

SPDjobs@swampscottpolice.com

531 Humphrey Street
Swampscott, MA 01907
United States

Type: FT Academy Trained Officer

Is an exam required? Yes

Required Passing Score:

70%

Job Description

Certified & Ready? Smaller Department, Bigger Opportunity – Fast Track Your Future with Swampscott PD!

The Swampscott Police Department is seeking Certified Full-Time MPTC Academy-Trained Officers ready to take the next step in their law enforcement careers. We are a community-focused, professional department offering great benefits, strong leadership, and a supportive team environment.

Multiple Open Positions in a department of 32 officers—this means fast seniority advancement!
Work in a safe, welcoming, and engaged community that values its officers.
Make an impact and build a career you’re proud of.

This is a rare opportunity to grow within a department where your skills and dedication will be recognized. Don’t miss out—apply today!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is the Swampscott Police Department's policy to hire, recruit, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color, political affiliation, physical disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and/or age. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Requirements

Do You Meet the Requirements? See if You Qualify!

🟦 Be a U.S. Citizen (by birth or naturalization) or provide proof of legal authority to work in the U.S. as a police officer.

🟦 Successfully completed a Full-Time MPTC Police Academy with POST Certification, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 96B.

🟦 Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate (Preference given to candidates with a college degree(s), military experience, or a combination).

🟦 Possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

🟦 Have the ability to obtain a Massachusetts Class A License to Carry a Firearm (LTC-A).

🟦 Have the ability to pass a medical screening and psychological test.

🟦 Have a strong character background.

🟦 Be willing and able to meet the duties and obligations of a Swampscott Police Officer.

🟦 Must reside within 20 miles of the Town of Swampscott (as the crow flies, border to border) prior to the end of your first year.

🟦 Not be a convicted felon or have convictions from another jurisdiction that would be treated as a felony in the Commonwealth.

🟦 Be a non-smoker and remain a non-smoker (smoking tobacco products is prohibited as outlined by M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 101A).

🟦 Must pass a background investigation.

🟦 Must be free of tattoos past the wrist towards the hand, on the neck, or on the face.

🟦 No candidates for appointment shall have tattoos, body art, brands, or scarifications that are considered offensive, extremist, racist, indecent, violent, or sexist.

Additional Qualifications

A patrolman assigned to the Patrol Division shall be responsible for the efficient performance of all duties in conformance with the policies and procedures of the Department.

See More: Duties of a Swampscott Patrolman

As patrolman, he/she shall be expected to:

Identify criminal offenders and criminal activity and, where appropriate, to apprehend offenders and participate in subsequent court proceedings.
Reduce the opportunities for some crimes through preventive and directed patrols and crime prevention measures
Aid individuals who are in danger of physical harm.
Protect constitutional guarantees.
Assist those who cannot care for themselves.
Resolve conflict.
Identify problems that are potentially serious law enforcement or governmental problems.
Create and maintain a feeling of security in the community.
Promote and preserve civil order.
Provide other services on an emergency basis.
Perform other related specific duties and responsibilities as required by the Chief of Police or his designee.

Salary & Compensation

The Swampscott PD offers a competitive salary & benefits compensation package:

See More: Starting Salary

Starting Annual Salary: $70,000* (with a potential increase anticipated in July 2025)
*Salary includes valuable benefits such as Longevity pay, Shift Differential, Paid Holidays, and Educational Incentive (based on a Master’s Degree).

See More: Benefits & Compensation

In addition to base pay, other benefits & compensation can include:

Shift Differential of up to 7.5%.
Longevity Awards up to 5.75%.
Numerous specialty positions that offer bonus stipends.
Swampscott PD offers generous time off benefits.
- New hires start with (2) weeks' vacation, increasing to (3) weeks at (5) years, (4) weeks at 10 years, and (5) weeks at 20 years. After 20 years, officers receive additional longevity days off at (1) day per year, capped at seven years.
- Officers also receive (4) personal days per year,
- (1) floating holiday,
- 15 sick days per year, and
- The ability to accrue comp time, as well as, incentive days for not calling in sick.
The SPD offers excellent health insurance options through the Massachusetts Government Insurance Commission.
Employee dental and life insurance options.
Pension package of up to 80% of salary through Massachusetts Retirement System.

Hiring Process

The Swampscott PD is committed to ensuring the hiring process is not burdensome to our applicants. Our process has been designed to minimize any adverse impact on underrepresented groups, and to ensure transparency by the inclusion of civilian residents in our process.

See More: Our Hiring Process

The Swampscott PD Hiring Process:

Take and pass the getbadged entry exam with a minimum score of 70%.
Apply to the Swampscott Police Department through your getbadged Candidate Dashboard portal.
Pass the physical abilities test.
Oral board interview. A (5) member panel consisting of residents and the Town and members of the department.
Following is the Oral Board Interview.
Those candidates receiving a positive recommendation from the Oral Board will be subjected to a background check.
Those candidates who pass a background check, are deemed certifiable under POST regulations and to possess good character and background will then be interviewed by the Chief of Police.
Those candidates deemed by the Chief to be exceptional candidates for employment will be scheduled to meet and interview with the Town Administrator.
Those candidates deemed by the Town Administrator to be exceptional candidates for employment will receive a conditional offer of employment.
Following the conditional employment offer, candidates will be scheduled for medical and psychological examinations.
WELCOME: Your New Career of Service Begins!

Candidate Profile

To apply you must complete your Candidate Profile Questionnaire.

Supporting Documents

A resume is required as part of your application. Strengthen your profile by attaching additional supporting documents.

Ready to Apply? Here’s What You Need to Do:
Non-Members:

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