Lynn PD: Full-Time Lateral Transfer Officer

Job Description

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Lynn PD Wants Experienced Officers Who Are Ready For More! 

Your Experience Has Value — Bring It Somewhere It Matters. 

- You already know what it takes to wear the badge.
- You’ve proven yourself on the street.
- Now choose a department that puts your skills to work — not on the sidelines.

Lynn PD protects a diverse and fast-moving city of 101,000 just 3.7 miles north of Boston. This is policing with purpose — engaged, active, and grounded in real community connection. Here, your voice carries. Your experience matters. You matter.

We push forward. We solve problems by standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our community. We innovate. We adapt. We stay accountable. Because trust isn’t something we talk about — it’s something we show, every day.

If you’re ready to grow, to lead, and to make the kind of impact you came into this profession for, Lynn is where you do it. Not someday. Right now.

 

 

Minimum Requirements

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🟦 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).

 

Additional Qualifications

Out-of-State Applicants:

A person who has been employed as a police officer in another state may qualify for an exemption from recruit training. In order to determine whether they might qualify for this, an individual may request an advisory letter.

The officer makes the request in writing to the Chief Operations Officer for review and includes:

• Copy of the Basic Recruit Curriculum of the academy they attended.
• Breakdown of course titles and course hours.
• Total hours of curriculum.
• Copy of graduation certificate.
• Current resume.

Exemption or Temporary Waiver Request Form

Mail your request including required documentation to:

Gina Masotta, Deputy General Counsel
Municipal Police Training Committee
42 Thomas Patten Dr., Randolph, MA 02368

An advisory letter will be provided to the transferring police officer and will contain a statement that would suggest a favorable or unfavorable Exemption would be forthcoming. This letter could be forwarded to a police department chief and/or the appointing authority who would apply for an Exemption on behalf of the police officer.

For more information, please visit the official page here: Mass.gov - Information on Exemption or Temporary Waiver.

 

Salary & Compensation

The Lynn PD offers a competitive salary & benefits compensation package:

Salary You'll Earn

Annual Salary: $75,000 to $104,000 after two years depending on incentives.

Benefits You'll Receive

In addition to base pay, other benefits & compensation can include:

• Generous Time Off Benefits:
  • 14-35 Vacation Days
  • 16 Paid Holidays
  • 15 Sick Days
  • 5 Personal Days
• 10% Shift Differential
• Weekend Differential
• Full Quinn Educational Incentive
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bilingual Language Stipend
• Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
• Dental Coverage
• EMT/Medic Stipend
• 3% to 17% Yearly Longevity Bonus
• Workout on Duty Policy
• Generous Overtime Opportunities
• New Contract July 2025

 

Hiring Process

Ready to earn your spot? Here’s how you move from applicant to Lynn Police Officer.

Your Path to the Badge

• Comprehensive Background Investigation.
• Oral Board Interview.
• Must Pass:
  • Physical Ability Test (PAT)
  • Medical Exam and Psychological Exam (if none on record with current agency)
  • Drug Screen

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.