Lynn PD: FT Lateral Transfer Officer 2025
Contact Information
Lt. Rick Connick300 Washington Street
Lynn, MA 01902
United States
Job Description
Welcome to the Lynn Police Department!
The Lynn PD is actively accepting applications from qualified Lateral Transfer Officers looking to join their team for the role of Police Officer. Our department proudly serves a diverse community of over 101,000 residents and is located 3.7 miles north of Boston. The members of the Lynn Police Department seek to build trust and legitimacy with the members of this community by providing professional police services that are rooted in the community policing philosophy. We do this by developing partnerships, and by working collaboratively, with residents, business owners, service organizations, elected officials, and others to identify problems and develop solutions using new and innovative strategies.
The Lynn Police Department, a Civil Service agency, is aiming to recruit 50% of its new officers through getbadged. If you’re looking for a direct path into one of the state’s most respected departments, this is your change to make your move.
The Lynn Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status, and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.
Minimum Requirements
Do You Meet All the Requirements of a Lateral Transfer Officer? See If You Qualify:
🟦 Lateral Transfer Officers must meet the following qualifications necessary for consideration:
- A FT enforcement officer from any U.S. law enforcement agency must have experience in his/her agency to be considered as a Lateral Transfer.
- A FT Lateral Transfer applicant must be 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 pass thorough Background Investigation.
- Must pass a Medical Exam and Psychological Exam (if none on record with current agency).
- Must pass Physical Abilities Test (PAT's) (See guidelines below as defined by the MPTC)
Salary & Compensation
Hiring Process
Candidate Profile
To apply you must complete your Candidate Profile Questionnaire.
A resume is required as part of your application. Strengthen your profile by attaching additional supporting documents.
Non-Members:
To apply, you must first Register for Your Exam (Entry Level) or become a POST Certified Academy Trained/Lateral Transfer Member.