SAUGUS — Saugus Police Officer Alexander Klimarchuk, Jr. was promoted to Sergeant during a special ceremony last week.
Klimarchuk, who holds a bachelor of science degree in justice studies from Southern New Hampshire University, has served as a police officer with the Saugus Police Department for five years.
For the past year, Klimarchuk has also worked as the department’s Juvenile Affairs Detective. In addition, he has more than two years of experience with the department as a field training officer. He was sworn into his new role Tuesday.
“It’s an honor and a privilege to promote Sergeant Klimarchuk, and I want to congratulate him and his family,” said Town Manager Scott Crabtree. “Sergeant Klimarchuk has been an exemplary member of our public safety department, and I am confident that he will excel in his new role and continue to serve our town and its residents and visitors to the best of his abilities.”
Prior to becoming a police officer, Klimarchuk served as a platoon sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.
He is a graduate of Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Boylston 23rd Recruit Officer Course, and he holds his MPTC Defense Tactics Instructor Certification with in-academy training experience.
