Framingham PD: Full-Time Lateral Transfer Officer

Contact Information

Lt. Chris Eliadi

(508) 532-5914

cke@framinghamma.gov

1 William H Welch Way
Framingham, MA 01702
United States

Type: FT Lateral Transfer Officer

Is an exam required? No

Job Description

Full-Time Lateral Transfer Officers – Ready for a New Chapter?

Bring Your experience to Framingham PD. Where professionalism, momentum, and impact collide. If you’re an experienced officer looking to join a department where your skills are valued and your next move actually means something—read this first. Here’s what makes our department the right fit for seasoned professionals ready to level up.

You’re Not Starting Over—You’re Stepping Up!

Not Just Busy—Purposefully Active: Framingham PD is the largest city in MetroWest, serving 70,000+ residents. You’ll handle a high volume of real calls that keep your skills sharp and your career momentum strong.
Full-Service Department, Broad Career Exposure: From Patrol to Detectives, K-9 to Community Outreach, Motorcycle Unit to Drones, we offer the structure and depth you’d expect from a larger department.
You’ve Got Skills—Put Them to Use: Whether you bring investigative experience, traffic enforcement know-how, or command presence, you’ll hit the ground running!
Leadership That Listens: Our command staff values open communication, boots-on-the-ground insight, and professional respect. You’ve been in the job long enough to know how rare that is.
Updated Infrastructure & Gear That Has Your Back: You’ll report to a modern, well-equipped HQ, with updated vehicles, mobile tech, and officer safety gear.

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Serve a Community That Reflects the World: Framingham is one of the most diverse cities in Massachusetts—ethnically, linguistically, and culturally. You’ll build real relationships and serve with purpose.
Community Trust Isn’t Just a Talking Point: We maintain a strong community policing presence through events, bike patrol, and neighborhood visibility—and our officers are respected for it.
Support That Matches the Work: We are serious about officer wellness, with resources for mental health, peer support, and physical fitness so you can perform—and recover—at your best.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for the Framingham PD's FT Lateral Transfer Officer position(s), you must meet the following requirements:

To be considered an eligible applicant for this position, applicants must hold current Full-Time Police Officer status, and be POST Certified.
A full-time enforcement officer from any U.S. law enforcement agency with experience in his/her agency may apply to join the Department as a Lateral Transfer. Out of state Lateral Transfers, must have an MPTC Exemption or Massachusetts Police Officer Certification.
A FT Lateral Transfer applicant must be certified and in good standings with the National Decertification Index (NDI).
Must be of good moral character and fit for employment, as determined by the POST Commission.
Must be free of tattoos past the wrist towards the hand, on the neck, or on the face.

Additional Qualifications

If you possess unquestionable integrity, sound judgement, excellent oral and written communication skills, and problem-solving ability, we can offer you a rewarding career move. We have immediate openings, pending successful completion of our extensive selection process.

Salary & Compensation

The Framingham PD offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Starting Salary: $57,127.72
Benefits: Details available upon request

Hiring Process

The Streamlined Path for Experienced Officers

Applying for a Lateral Transfer to Framingham PD? Here’s How Easy We Make It:

Submit your application directly through the Framingham PD job post on getbadged.
Your application will be reviewed by the Department for eligibility.
If eligible, the Department will reach out to you directly to discuss next steps.

FPD: Equal Opportunity Employer

Framingham Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with federal, state, and municipal law, Framingham 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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