08/13/2026
***JOB OPENING***
Full-Time Police Officer
The Ludlow Police Department is seeking and accepting applications for the position of Patrol Officer. The ideal candidate shall be Level III (Full-time) certified in the State of Vermont (lateral transfer), or for out-of-state candidates, have a comparable certification in their respective state to obtain an academy waiver in Vermont. Qualified candidates with a Vermont Level III (Full-time) certification will be given preference. Those with a Level II (Part-time) certification are welcome to apply, however a Level III (full-time) certification (within one year of hire) is a must for continued employment. Candidates with, Military experience, Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or Master’s Degree in criminal justice or related field from an accredited college/university will also be given preference in the selection process.
The Ludlow Police Department provides 24/7 law enforcement coverage to the Town of Ludlow, Vermont. We are currently a 6 (six) full-time sworn person, one part-time person department, with our own dispatch of 4 (four) full-time dispatchers and three part-time dispatchers. Patrol Officers work 4 (four) 10 (ten) hour shifts, with a 5% 2nd shift differential and a 7% 3rd shift differential.
This position is a grant funded, union position with a starting salary for no experience: $25.65 per hour (Academy rate), which moves up to $27.00 per hour upon graduation of the Level III (Full-time) police academy, upon completion of field training, the starting wage is $30.00 per hour. (Vermont certified Level III (Full-time) certified officers will start at: $30.00 per hour.
Officers move one step up on the step plan annual on July 01st of every year, per the collective bargaining agreement.
Minimum qualifications include:
Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license
Possess, have the ability to attend and complete the required training for, a Level II or Level III certification by the Vermont Criminal Justice Council (VCJC). A waiver from another state certification approved by the VCJC will also be accepted
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Must successfully pass/recently passed a background investigation, physical examination, psychological evaluation, written exam, and polygraph
The Ludlow Police Department offers a competitive benefits package:
MVP Health Insurance (after 45 days of employment) – for employee and family
$2,000 (single) $4,000 (family) insurance deductible paid for by the Town utilizing Health Equity credit card
Northeast Delta Dental Insurance (after 30 days of employment) – for employee and family includes 4 complimentary cleanings per year
Life Insurance (after 90 days of employment) – for employee only
Short-Term Disability (after 90 days of employment) – for employee only
Long-Term Disability (after 90 days of employment) – for employee only
Vermont Municipal Retirement – VMERS Group D- (13.10% contribution by employee on a pre-taxed basis and 11.60% employer contribution)
Employer Paid Vacation = 2 weeks paid (80 hours)
Employer Paid Sick Time = 8 hours per month – able to accrue up to 960 hours
Employer Paid Holiday Time = 12.5 days for observed legal holidays
One Personal Day on July 1st
Town Meeting Day – floating vacation day (8 hours)
Uniform cleaning allowance Annually = $400.00
Officers are permitted to work-out on duty
All uniforms and equipment are supplied by the department
Overtime opportunities for shift coverage, court, dispatching (when trained), highway safety, winter traffic control, and other special details
Longevity, education, military, and specialized training bonuses
To apply, please submit a Resume & Cover Letter along with a completed Ludlow application. To obtain an application, please click on the link below:https://www.ludlow.vt.us/vertical/sites/%7B78E8DA21-0D46-4486-AF59-9D2B5A1048F3%7D/uploads/Employment_Application.pdf or go to the Town of Ludlow, Vermont website, under applications & forms you will find the application for employment -non-CDL.
Please send your completed application, resume and cover letter to:
By mail:
Chief Jeffrey Warfle
P.O. Box 359
19 West Hill Street
Ludlow, Vermont 05149
By email:
[email protected]
This position will remain open until filled.
