Roxbury Community College PD: Full-Time Lateral Transfer Officer

Job Description

Roxbury Community College Police Department – Now Hiring Lateral Transfer Officers! Be the experience that builds the future.

Roxbury Community College Police Department (RCCPD) is building its inaugural sworn police force — and we’re looking for experienced, POST-Certified officers ready to bring their professionalism, initiative, and leadership to a department that’s redefining what campus policing looks like.

This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven institution that’s creating a new model for community policing on a vibrant, diverse college campus in the heart of Boston.

Why Join RCCPD as a Lateral Transfer?

• Lead the Evolution — Bring your experience to a department being built from the ground up, and help shape policy, training, and culture from day one.
• Serve a Learning Community — Engage with students, faculty, and staff in a proactive, service-based environment where mentorship matters as much as enforcement.
• Big-City Energy. Campus Connection. — Located in the heart of Roxbury, RCCPD bridges higher education and urban public safety in one of Boston’s most diverse neighborhoods.
• Your Experience Matters — The department is seeking confident, community-minded officers who bring calm, leadership, and accountability to every interaction.
• Where Collaboration is Culture — Work alongside college administrators, security staff, and student leaders to build trust and shared responsibility.
• Career Growth Ahead — The department is expanding rapidly, with leadership opportunities—including supervisory and command roles—on the horizon.

RCCPD isn’t just creating a police department — it’s building a public safety model centered on education, integrity, and connection. If you’ve got the experience, the mindset, and the drive to be part of something new, this is your moment.

 

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for a lateral transfer position, applicants must meet all of the additional requirements.

To be considered an eligible applicant:

• Must be POST Certified.
• Candidates must hold current Full-Time Police Officer status, and be a full-time enforcement officer from any U.S. law enforcement agency in order to apply to the Department as a Lateral Transfer.
• Must be of good moral character and fit for employment, as determined by the POST Commission.
• As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a POST compliant background investigation, including a state and national background check.
• Must pass a POST-approved physical and psychological evaluation.

• Preference may be given to candidates who meet certain additional qualifications (such experienced and specialized training). However, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration.

   

Additional Qualifications

Essential Qualifications - Beyond the Requirements

As a RCC PD officer, you must have the demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of a police officer. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Establish & maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
• Interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional distress.
• Maintain a calm manner, make decisions, and act quickly in stressful and emergency situations.
• Knowledge of police procedures and practices, the law of arrest, and criminal procedures.
• Possess and maintain first aid and CPR certificates.
• Exercise discretion in handling confidential information, and use sound judgement.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain accurate records, using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Read, write, and comprehend the English language.
• Work accurately with names, numbers, codes and/or symbols.
• Conduct interviews.

 

Salary & Compensation

The Roxbury Community College PD offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package designed to support long-term career satisfaction.

Your Annual Salary

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Outstanding Compensation Benefits

RCC PD goes beyond the paycheck. To support our officers, we offer a rewarding and generous compensation benefits package.

• High Quality Affordable Health Insurance Through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC).
• Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans.
• Flexible Medical Spending Account & Dependent Care Assistance Account.
• Low Cost Basic & Optional Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) & Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan or 403(b).
• (12) Paid Holidays & Competitive Sick, Vacation & Personal Days.
• Tuition Benefit for Employee & Dependents at State College & Universities.
• Short-Term Disability & Extended Illness Program Participation Options.
• Professional Development & Continuing Education Opportunities.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon & T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers.
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Employee Parking on the Roxbury Campus.

 

Hiring Process

Joining the Roxbury Community College Police Department starts with a clear, step-by-step hiring process that reflects the standards and values of our agency. Here’s what the journey looks like:

RCC PD: The Hiring Process

• Submit your application through getbadged for review and eligibility determination.
• Eligible candidates may be required to submit an application through the Roxbury CC's Human Resources Division.
• All final candidates must successfully complete an interview, in accordance with POST guidance.
• Undergo a POST compliant background investigation, including a state and national background check.
• Pass a POST-approved medical and psychological exam.
• Receive conditional offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Roxbury Community College is guided by our six core values of Accountability, Equity, Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, and Respect. RCC is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from all candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.