Recruitment

Plainville Police Department is Seeking Lateral Transfers who have completed a Full-time MCJTC Academy.

The Plainville Police Department is a progressive and contemporary agency that offers a rewarding career. Individuals who wish to serve the public will find that the Plainville Police Department offers a competitive salary with step increases, a comprehensive benefits package, educational incentives, and night differentials.

The agency provides training and additional opportunities to enhance your career in law enforcement including a Detective Bureau, Motorcycle Unit, Regional Special Response Teams, and more. The base annual salary for a Student Police Officer is $54,866. However, the current top-step salary of Patrol Officers (non-supervisory sworn staff) is $78,755.

The Plainville Police Department is currently accepting applications from highly motivated and proactive patrol officers for lateral transfer to this department.

The current schedule for officers is four consecutive work days followed by two days off. The schedule allows an officer to have an extra 17 days off a year compared to the average five on and two off schedule. The Town of Plainville offers several health insurance plans, dental, pension, deferred compensation, and more.

Application Instructions

Candidates seeking a transfer to the Plainville Police Department must submit a handwritten letter of interest, a current resume, and an academy diploma to:

Chief of Police
194 South Street
Plainville, MA 02762