The Stoneham Police Department seeks highly motivated, proactive and community oriented police officers for lateral transfer to this Department. Applicants must have Civil Service status under Chapter 31 and be eligible for transfer from their current department.
Applicants must have successfully completed a MPTC full-time police academy, possess a Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license, Massachusetts license to carry firearms, possess solid problem solving ability, and have strong verbal and written communication skills.
The Town of Stoneham is located 10 miles north of Boston, at the interchange of Routes 93 and 95/128. The Stoneham Police Department has 41 sworn officers serving a population of 24,000 residents.
Salary: Step 1: $59,883 to Step 5: $75,727 (FY2024)
Salary: Contractual increase – Step 1: $61,680 to Step 5: $77,998 (FY2025)
Benefits include:
- Educational incentive of 10% Associates, 20% Bachelor and 25% Masters
- Shift differential of 2.5% (days), 7% (evenings) or 8% (overnight)
- 6% specialist pay for certain positions
- $1,200 parking enforcement supervision stipend
- $1,000 annual uniform allowance
- $200 annual cleaning allowance
- $130 weekly senior step pay after 20 years of employment
- Competitive vacation, personal, and sick time
Health insurance plans are offered through the Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission with an 80/20 percentage split between the Town and employee.
The Town of Stoneham is an equal opportunity employer. A cover letter and resume should be submitted by August 25, 2023. Interested applicants can forward a cover letter and resume by email to: esinclair@stoneham-ma.gov or by U.S. Mail to:
Office Manager Erin Sinclair
Stoneham Police Department
47 Central Street Stoneham, MA 02180-2044