Fulltime Police Officer

Classified Details

Classified ID

1658

Description

The Morristown Police Department is accepting applications from police officers with a level III certification for the position of full-time Patrol Officer. We are a community-oriented agency committed to creating a safe quality of life for more than 5,000 residents, local businesses, and visitors. Morristown is the largest town by population in Lamoille County covering an area of 51.29 square miles and serves as the regions center for commerce, social services, and health care. Morristown Police offers specialized unit opportunities for the following: SIU (Special Investigation Unit), the Vermont Drug Force, Drug Recognition Expert, K9 Unit, Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement, small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAF), and Snowmobile Enforcement. 

Current applicants with a level III VT-certification or reciprocity agreement will receive a $15,000 sign-on bonus. 

We also offer an accelerated hiring process that includes a resume and letter of intent, oral board interview, psychological evaluation, and extensive background check for certified applicants. Salary Range: $29.87-$42.71/hour based on experience.

Other benefits include but are not limited to:
• Flexible work schedule
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Shift Differentials
• Condensed hiring process
• Vermont Municipal Employer Retirement System (VMERS) with early retirement option at age 50 with 20 years of service
• Equipment and uniforms provided
• Specialty assignment options including Field Training Officer and Range Instructor
• Paid sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave
• Travel/Educational Reimbursement
• Physical Fitness Incentive and Fitness Reimbursement
• Paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Medical/health/dental plans
• Strong Union
• Community outreach opportunities and events 

Requirements that must be met prior to consideration for employment are; U.S. Citizenship, High School diploma or GED equivalent, a valid driver’s license, no illicit drug use for one (1) year prior to application submittal, no convictions for felony crimes or any crime involving moral turpitude, and no domestic abuse orders in effect from any state or U.S. territory. The Morristown Police Department is an equal opportunity provider, and employer and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, or familial status.

Open until filled.

Anyone interested in applying should submit a cover letter and resume to: Email: ETownsend@morristownvt.gov 

Town of Morristown Human Resource Department PO Box 748 Morristown, VT 05661

Title

Fulltime Police Officer

Salary Range

$30 to $43

Application Deadline

06/22/2025

Location

Morrisville, VT

Application URL

www.morristownvt.gov/human-resources/job-opening/patrol-officer-morristown-police-department 

Contact Information

Name

Townsend, Elizabeth

Phone Number

(802) 888-1835

Email

ETownsend@morristownvt.gov 

Best Method of Contact

EMAIL