Patrol Officer

Serve Your Community.

Massachusetts municipal police departments aren’t just hiring — they’re evolving.

Across communities just outside Boston and throughout the Commonwealth, departments are building the next generation of policing with a strong focus on professionalism, accountability, leadership, and community engagement.

This is your opportunity to serve communities that are supportive, engaged, and hold their officers to a high standard — departments committed to doing the job the right way.

Departments currently hiring Patrol Officers through GetBadged include:

• Cambridge Police Department
• Burlington Police Department
• Needham Police Department
• Wellesley Police Department
• Mansfield Police Department
• Norwood Police Department
• Swampscott Police Department
• Lynn Police Department
• Malden Police Department

And many more.

These departments aren’t settling for “good enough.” They’re investing in culture, leadership, training, accountability, and the future of their profession — and they’re looking for candidates ready to be part of it.

This position is for candidates who:

• Want more than “just getting hired."
• Take pride in preparation.
• Are Entry Level | New Recruits ready to be developed—not just placed, OR
• Are experienced Certified | Lateral Transfers looking for a new opportunity to grow

ENTRY LEVEL OFFICERS

To be considered for this hiring initiative, candidates must:

• Register for and pass the GetBadged Entry Exam for Law Enforcement.
• Meet, or exceed, the Minimum Requirements for each agency as outlined on GetBadged.

To register for the exam and begin the hiring process, visit:

Once you have successfully met the exam requirement, complete and submit your GetBadged application so the department can review your qualifications, experience, and overall eligibility.

Candidates selected to advance in the process will be contacted directly by the PD to which they've applied.

CERTIFIED | LATERAL TRANSFER OFFICERS

• No Entry Exam is required.
• Become a GetBadged member.
• Complete your application and upload your supporting documents, including at minimum: Resume & active POST Certificate

Once your profile is complete, you may immediately apply for consideration with the department.

HOW TO APPLY

All candidates — Entry Level, Certified, and Lateral Transfer Officers — are required to apply through:

Questions regarding registration, eligibility, or the hiring process should be directed to the GetBadged team:

p. 781.645.6005
e. [email protected]

Pay: From $57,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person