Brookline Police Department - Lateral Transfer
About the role
The Brookline, MA Police Department is seeking a full-time police officer via lateral transfer. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Completed a full-time MPTC approved police academy
- POST certified
- Currently employed as a full-time police officer in Massachusetts
- In good standing with their current department
- Eligible for a lateral transfer from their current department
- At least one year’s experience as a full-time police officer
Responsibilities
Officers must be proactive, community policing oriented, and demonstrate proven reliability and problem-solving skills.
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Reside in the Town of Brookline
- Be in good physical condition
- Pass a drug screening
- Pass a polygraph test
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a valid Massachusetts driver's license and possess a valid Massachusetts firearm permit.
Skills
Knowledge of Massachusetts laws and regulations, ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in computer systems are essential.
Benefits
- Salary range: $83,159 - $133,463* (education dependent)
- Quinn equivalent educational incentive (10%-25%)
- EMT stipend
- CIT training incentive
- Longevity pay
- 13 paid holidays
- 48+ hours of contractual in-service training paid on an overtime basis
- Detail rate: Day Rate - $75 per hour, Night/Weekend/Holiday Rate - $112.50
- Vacation Time: 14 - 28 days per year
- Administrative Days: 4 - 9 per year
- Sick Time: 14 days per year
- Grossly generous compensatory time off benefit
- Health Insurance premiums are covered at a rate of 83/17% - Town/Employee
- Lateral officers will get credit for time served and experience.
Pay
The salary range for patrol officers is $83,159 - $133,463*, as of 7/1/26, (education dependent).
Schedule
Officers will work a rotating schedule that includes day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.