Currently Seeking Motivated Individuals to Apply for Massachusetts Civil Service 2025 Police Exam!
- Application Period: 11/19/2024 – 01/28/2025
- Testing Begins: 03/15/2025
The Plymouth Police Department is known for its diverse range of specialties, offering unique opportunities for growth and specialization in areas such as:
- SWAT
- Motorcycle Unit
- ATV/UTV Unit
- Mountain Bike Unit
- Detective Division
- School Resource Officers
- Critical Incident Team
- K9 Unit
- Marine Unit
- Field Training
Start your journey to making a significant, positive impact in Plymouth. Whether you’re driven by the thrill of rapid response, the intricacy of detective work, or the reward of community engagement, there’s a place for you here.
Scan the QR code in the image or visit mass.gov/orgs/civil-service for more details on the exam and how to apply.
Make a difference every day. Be a part of our future. Join Plymouth Police!
Full-time Civil Service Lateral Transfer Police Officer
The Plymouth Police Department seeks a highly motivated, proactive and community-oriented police officer for lateral transfer to this Department. Applicant must have Civil Service status under Chapter 31 and be eligible for transfer from their current department. Applicant must have successfully completed a MPTC full-time academy, be POST certified, possess a Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license, Massachusetts license to carry firearms, possess solid problem-solving ability and have strong verbal and written skills. The Town of Plymouth is located in Southeastern Massachusetts. Known as “America’s Hometown, Plymouth encompasses 134 square miles with a beautiful coastline, and a historical, vibrant downtown/waterfront area. Plymouth is easily accessible by Routes 3 and 44. The Plymouth Police Department is authorized for 128 sworn officers who serve a population of over 62,000 residents. Plymouth offers many different specialty positions which include Detectives, Narcotics, Motors, K9, Mounted, Street Crimes, Mountain Bike, SRO’s, and a Marine Unit.
The current salary for police officers ranges from $64,008 to $75,037. Lateral officers will get credit for time served. Education, experience, and years of service will determine starting salary and vacation time.
Other benefits include educational incentives, night shift differential, clothing allowance and extra pay for specialty positions. Health insurance plans are offered through the town with a 75/25 percentage split between Town and employee. Interested applicants can contact Business Manager Marlene Cavanaugh at (508) 830-4218 ext. 15213 for more information and an application.
Applicants can forward a cover letter, resume and application to:
Chief Dana Flynn
Plymouth Police Department
20 Long Pond Road, Plymouth MA 02360
chiefflynn@plymouthpolice.com
The Town of Plymouth is an Equal Opportunity employer.