Nahant PD: Full-Time Certified Academy Trained Officer (2025)

Contact Information

Chief Timothy Furlong

(781) 581-1212

tfurlong@nahantpolice.org

198 Nahant Road
Nahant, MA 01908
United States

Type: FT Academy Trained Officer

Is an exam required? No

Job Description

Nahant PD Is Hiring: Certified & Ready? Let’s Talk.

Nahant PD is hiring Full-Time Certified MPTC Academy-Trained Officers. You’ve put in the time. You’ve got the certification. Now it’s time to take your career somewhere that actually feels worth it.

Why Nahant?

One Square Mile. One Road In. One Tight Team. We’re the smallest town in Massachusetts — which means no room for dead weight, no politics, no getting lost in the shuffle. You matter here.

Your Beat? Beaches, Cliffs, Ocean Views. You’ll patrol a literal peninsula — it’s scenic, it’s contained, and it’s unlike anywhere else in the Commonwealth.

Community That’s Got Your Back. Our residents know us, support us, and want real, respectful policing. This is relationship-based law enforcement — not chase-the-radio chaos.

Real Balance, Real Time Off. Our call volume and schedule structure mean you go home when you’re supposed to — with your head clear and your time intact.

You didn’t go through the Academy to burn out at a desk or chase endless calls. You trained for something better. Find it in Nahant. Apply today.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Eligibility Overview: Below are the minimum requirements as outlined by Massachusetts state law for police officer candidates, as well as the minimum requirements unique to the Nahant Police Department.

As a non-Civil Service agency, we have the flexibility to establish department-specific criteria to help us identify the strongest and most aligned candidates for our team.

State-Mandated Requirements (Per Massachusetts Law)

These are the minimum qualifications required by state law to serve as a police officer in Massachusetts. All applicants must meet these baseline standards to be considered eligible.

Be a U.S. Citizen (Birth or naturalization).
Must have successfully completed a full-time Police Academy, and be POST Certified.
Possess a valid Massachusetts Driver's License.
Be able to obtain CJIS certification.
Possess an unrestricted Massachusetts Class A License to Carry a Firearm (LTC-A).
Not be a convicted felon, or have convictions from another jurisdiction that would be treated as a felony in the Commonwealth.
Not smoke and stay a non-smoker. Smoking of tobacco products is prohibited as outlined by G.L. c. 41 Section 101A of the Massachusetts General Laws.

Nahant PD Department-Specific Requirements

In addition to state standards, the Nahant PD has outlined minimum qualifications and preferences that reflect the needs, values, and expectations of our department and community.

Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
Must pass a thorough background investigation.
Must pass a physical fitness test.

Additional Qualifications

Salary & Compensation

Hiring Process

Nahant PD has streamlined the application and onboarding process so you can make your move quickly, smoothly, and with confidence.

The Road to Getting Hired

The Selection Team will identify police officer candidates.
Eligible candidates proceeding to the next stage of the process may receive an invitation for an in-person interview. The number of candidates moving to this stage will be determined by the department's hiring liaison depending on the potential needs of the department.
Candidate must pass a thorough background investigation.
Candidate must pass a physical fitness test.

NPD: Equal Opportunity Employer

Nahant Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with federal, state, and municipal law, Nahant PD does not discriminate in its hiring, promotion, or personnel practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We actively encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

Candidate Profile

To apply you must complete your Candidate Profile Questionnaire.

Supporting Documents

A resume is required as part of your application. Strengthen your profile by attaching additional supporting documents.

Ready to Apply? Here’s What You Need to Do:
Non-Members:

To apply, you must first Register for Your Exam (Entry Level) or become a POST Certified Academy Trained/Lateral Transfer Member.

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