Police Sergeant - Stow, MA

The Town of Stow is looking for a dedicated, community-focused law enforcement professional to serve as a Police Sergeant and join its leadership team.

SALARY and BENEFITS

The Town of Stow offers an exceptional benefits package with a base salary range of $78,280 to $90,021, with the ability to work details and overtime. Along with a very competitive salary package, the Stow Police Department offers a wide variety of excellent and competitive benefits: a 3% (evenings) and 5% (midnights) shift differential, tuition reimbursement, 70/30 Health Insurance, 3 personal days, 2 weeks vacation, 15 sick days, family sick days, $1200 clothing allowance, external load bearing vests, incremental longevity pay after 5 years, on-duty work out time, as well as other incentives. Final Salary will be commensurate with candidate’s education, top step to be reached within 3 years.

PROMOTIONAL PROCCESS

As part of the selection process, qualified candidates must submit a cover letter and resume, take a multiple-choice written examination, complete a scenario-based sergeant level assessment center and participate in an oral interview.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION PROCESS – June 9, 2026

All candidates will complete a 100-question multiple-choice written exam covering job-related knowledge. To continue in the promotional process and remain eligible, each candidate must achieve a minimum score of 70%.

In the assessment center, candidates will participate in a series of individual exercises that simulate critical aspects of the target job. Trained assessors will observe each candidate’s performance and responses and evaluate exhibited behaviors on predefined dimensions that relate to success in the specific job in question.

Cover letters and resumes should be received by 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026. Full job description can be found on the Town of Stow’s website.