Police Officer

The Mendon Police Department is currently accepting résumés for a full-time Police Officer position.

Applicants must be at least twenty-one years of age, a non-smoker, hold a valid driver’s license, have a

high school diploma or equivalent and have graduated or are enrolled in a certified MCJTC/MPTC

Academy full-time program. Applicants are subject to physical and psychological examination, as well as

an extensive background check.

General responsibilities of a Police Officer include, but are not limited to, enforcing laws, identifying

criminal activities, apprehending offenders, conducting preventative patrols, aiding individuals in danger,

facilitating safe movement of traffic and responding to emergency situations. A more comprehensive job

description is available upon request.

Minimum starting pay under the current collective bargaining agreement is $64,232 annually

($1,235.24/week), with qualified candidates eligible to start at up to $97,302 annually ($1,871.20/week)

based on training, experience, and education. These rates exclude applicable stipends.

With scheduled salary increases, by July 2028, a fully qualified officer with a master’s degree may earn up

to $112,710 annually ($2,167.50/week). These rates exclude applicable stipends.

The Town of Mendon offers competitive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, life insurance,

and paid vacation, personal time, and sick leave.

Interested applicants should submit their résumés and a letter of interest through PoliceApp.com or by

email to hr@mendonpolice.com no later than Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

The Mendon Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.