SEASONAL POLICE OFFICER
The Provincetown Police Department is now accepting employment applications for the
2021 summer season for the position of Seasonal Police Officer. Employment applications may be obtained in-person from the Provincetown Police Department or by e-mail from Lt. Gregory Hennick at ghennick@provincetown-ma.gov. Please submit documentation of all required qualifications with the application.
Completed applications must be submitted no later than Friday, February 5, 2021, at 4:00 pm to Human Resources, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657. The Town of Provincetown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Seasonal Police Officers are certified, sworn officers that carry full police powers. They
assist regular officers in patrol-related work, in the maintenance of law and order, in
protection of life and property, and in the prevention and suppression of crime.
Examples of work include:
Conducting foot patrol and developing community relations
Directing traffic and staffing large events
Responding to emergencies such as medical calls, fires, disturbances, etc.
Responding to calls for service such as neighbor disputes, noise complaints, etc.
Making arrests for violations of law and searching for lost people
Gathering evidence and preparing reports for court
Serving subpoenas, warrants, and other paperwork
Assisting in detainee supervision, search, and transportation
Applicants MUST meet the following requirements to be considered:
High School Graduate
Driver’s License
Massachusetts Reserve Intermittent
Police Academy Certification
Current CPR Certification
Current First Responder Certification
MPTC Firearms Certification
COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE
Seasonal Police Officers work 40 hours per week (5 days on / 2 days off) and are
scheduled for both day and night shifts. Applicants will attend 80 hours of paid training
upon selection.
Current rates of pay are $21.13.
* Applicants must be available from mid-May through mid-August. *
Employment application located at: http://www.provincetown-ma.gov/6/Employment
Provincetown Police Department
26 Shank Painter Road
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487‐1212