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Posted by: Gil

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS/AMHERST

POLICE OFFICER EXAM

DUTIES OF POSITION: Under supervision, patrols an assigned area for the purpose of enforcing laws relative to the prevention of crime, and motor vehicle laws, the apprehension of offenders, the protection of property and persons, the preservation of public peace, and the control of traffic; perform investigative duties, and related work as assigned.

WEEKLY SALARY:

Starting at $706/week
PLUS: uniform allowance ($750 annual), shift differential ($40/week), medical, educational and overtime (400 hours average annual, $12,900)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

* Must be eligible to enter and successfully complete a Massachusetts Municipal
Police Training Committee approved academy, be a graduate of an approved academy, or be waived from academy requirements by the Municipal Police Training Committee.
* Possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
* POSSESS A CLASS A LICENSE TO CARRY FIREARMS AT THE DATE OF APPOINTMENT TO A POLICE POSITION Updated 01/10/06

(Note: You must be 21 years of age to get a Class A license.)
* Must successfully complete a 14 week post-academy field training program
* Have the ability to work at any hour and in all weather conditions.
* Have the ability to learn and demonstrate job requirements after being trained.

The PROCESS will consist of the following: (PHASES WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED)

1. Application – Deadline 2/23/07
2. Written Exam – 3/24/07
3. Physical Abilities Test – June 2007
4. Board Interview – June 2007
5. Interview with Chief of Police
6. Background Investigation
7. Psychological Written Exam and Interview
8. Medical Examination

INABILITY TO ATTEND ANY PHASE WILL RESULT IN BEING WITHDRAWN FROM CONSIDERATION.
NOTE: * Applications are kept on file for one year after date of receipt.
* In accordance with State Law, no applicant who has been convicted of a felony can be appointed as a Police Officer and all applicants must be able to obtain a Class A License to carry firearms.
* The Chief of Police interviews whenever a vacancy occurs.
* Background Investigations and Psychological and Medical Examinations occur after receipt of a conditional offer of employment.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE:

Employment Office, 167 Whitmore Building
University of Massachusetts
181 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003-9313
(413) 545-1396

WRITTEN EXAM:

March 24, 2007 (you will be notified of time/location after receipt of application) NOTE: THERE WILL BE A $20 FEE TO TAKE THE EXAM.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:

EMPLOYMENT OFFICE 413-545-1396 or Carol Radzik 413-545-3992. cr@admin.umass.edu

UMass/Amherst Police Department: www.umass.edu/umpd

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 23, 2007

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Posted by: Macop

What is with this place, can't they make up thier minds? Take applications, give test, take applications, gives test, but don't hire anyone, Jeses!!

Posted by: jb10

I'm just curious as to why they require a Class A to even take the exam? Especially when they're willing to hire someone (in theory, anyway) that isn't yet academy trained? Doesn't it sorta become moot point once you've proven yourself through the test and the interview and the background check, and the academy....?

Posted by: mikeyd1313

They always have these "tests", give the p.a.t., interviews etc. then say you are on the list, but do they ever hire????

Posted by: Gil

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb10

I'm just curious as to why they require a Class A to even take the exam? Especially when they're willing to hire someone (in theory, anyway) that isn't yet academy trained? Doesn't it sorta become moot point once you've proven yourself through the test and the interview and the background check, and the academy....?

That has been updated as of 01/10/06 by the powers that be at UMASS.

Quote:

We have changed one of the eligibility requirements for those
who want to take the UMass Amherst Police Exam. I have highlighted the
change on the attached flyer. The change is that we will now require a
license to carry firearms at the DATE OF APPOINTMENT TO A POLICE
POSITION and not at the date of the test. Could you please make that
change on your website? Many thanks .

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