The Framingham Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer that currently has a sworn staff of 115 police officers as well as a support staff of 20 civilians. Together we make up a team who serves the Town of Framingham.
The Framingham Police Department is a Civil Service community whereby residents who take and pass the Entry Level Police Examination will appear first on any eligible hiring list requested by the department. Those who qualify must be given preference when the hiring process begins.
For information regarding the Massachusetts Civil Service and future test dates, log on to: Massachusetts Civil Service Information
For open civilian positions check the Town of Framingham Home Page at: www.framinghamma.gov, for job opportunities.
HOW
TO APPLY:
If you are a Town of Framingham resident and have passed the written state
exam, your name will be placed on an eligibility list determined by the
Human Resource Division (Civil Service). When positions become available
the police department will contact eligible candidates, and you will be
asked to complete an Employment Information Package. Each applicant will
go through a thorough personal background investigation, psychological
testing, physical examination, reference check, and a series of oral interviews.
The Chief of Police will make the appointment to the department based
on the above results.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent. The demands
of the job show a need for higher education. Commitment to continuing
education will help in professional growth and promotion opportunities.
It is advised that applicants have or intend to pursue an Associates Degree
or higher.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Newly appointed officers will attend a 20 to 22 week Police Academy sponsored
by the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council. Upon successful
completion of the academy each officer will be assigned to a Field Training
Officer for a period of not less than eight weeks. A shift assignment
will follow.
BENEFITS:
At present all patrol officers are bargaining members of the International
Brotherhood of Police Officers local 474. Every three years a salary contract
is decided on between the members of 474 and the Town of Framingham. Officers
work 37.5 hours per week, 5 days on three days off.
Fiscal year 2003 benefits include:
- $36314. base salary
- Quinn Bill
- 8% nightshift differential
- Hazardous duty pay
- print & photo stipend
- AED stipend
- 11 paid holidays
- Weekend differential
- $600 annual Clothing Allowance
- 15 sick days
- 10 vacation days after one year
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
Includes, but not
limited to:
- HS Diploma or GED
- Valid Massachusetts drivers license
- Good driving record
- No felony convictions
- US or naturalized citizen
- Good moral character
