Braintree PD: Full-Time Lateral Transfer Officer

Job Description

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Braintree PD isn't just hiring — they’re selecting. Thinkers. Doers. Finishers. Officers ready to act fast and police smart. 

As a Hybrid Pathway agency, we're hiring 50% of our new officers directly through getbadged. That means experienced officers like you don’t sit around waiting for momentum. You step into it.

The Town of Braintree is a high-activity community where retail, transit, and residential life collide — creating a policing environment that demands skill, judgment, and initiative. If you’re ready for a department that trusts you to work, not just watch… keep reading.

This is not a “sit-in-the-car-until-you-make-time” kind of agency. This is real policing, in a high-energy city with:

• Major retail + entertainment zones
• Heavy public foot traffic and fast-moving calls
• Diverse community engagement
• Tactical work you don’t wait years to earn

Your next move should move you forward. If you’re ready to transfer somewhere that sees your potential and puts you in a position to use it — this is your shot.

 

Minimum Requirements

Before you apply, make sure you qualify!

• Certification: Must be POST Certified.
• Massachusetts Officer Status Required: Only applicants currently employed full-time as police officers in a Massachusetts police department are eligible for lateral transfer consideration.
• Academy Training: Must have completed training through a Full-Time MPTC Police Academy. Candidates certified through the Bridge Academy only are not eligible.
• Background & Examinations: Must pass an extensive background investigation, medical, and psychological examination.
• Good Standing: A Lateral Transfer applicant must be certified and in good standing with the National Decertification Index (NDI).
• Character: Must be of good moral character and fit for employment, as determined by the POST Commission.
• Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates who meet certain additional qualifications (such as residency, specialized training, or relevant experience). However, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration.

 

Salary & Compensation

The Braintree PD offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package to support personal and professional success, and long-term career satisfaction.

A Rewarding Paycheck

Salary: $64,761 - $76,760 (depending upon years of service)

• Full-time police officers will receive credit for previous years of service as it applies to the Town's collective bargaining agreements and Massachusetts Contributory Retirement System.
• A Patrol Officer at the highest step, a Master's degree (Quinn equivalent) working the night shift, currently makes $113,949. Top-step pay is reached in 42 months.
• Braintree Police Officers also receive an additional 3% for accreditation and 3% for POST Certification in addition to their base pay by contract.
• The Patrol Officers and Supervisors' union contracts have expired, and both unions are currently in negotiations with the Town of Braintree.

Benefits That Back the Badge

To support our officers, the Braintree PD offers a rewarding and generous compensation benefits package.

• 4 on 2 off Schedule.
• Up to (5) Weeks of Vacation, (13) Paid Holidays, (4) Personal Days, (15) Days Sick Leave & Compensatory Time.
• Longevity Pay:
  • 20 Years of Service = $1,500 Per Year.
  • 25 Years of Service = $3,000
  • 28 Years of Service = 5% Added to Base Pay.
• Stipends.
• Clothing & Cleaning Allowance.
• Pension Plan.
• 457 Investment Opportunities.
• Ample Outside Detail and Overtime Opportunities.
• Use of On-Site Gym During Your Shift.
• Top-Tier Health Coverage.
• Dental + Vision Care.
• Opportunities for Specialized Unit Growth Paths: Detectives, Narcotics, Traffic Division, Drone Unit, SWAT, K9, Training Division, School Resource Officer (SRO), Community/Family Service, Evidence, Motorcycles, Bike Patrol, Marine Unit & More.

 

Hiring Process

Joining the Braintree 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:

What to Expect During the Hiring Process

• Submit your application through getbadged for review and eligibility determination.
• Eligible candidates may be invited to a formal interview.
• Those who pass the interview, will be required to complete, and pass, a thorough background investigation.
• Pass a medical and psychological examination.
• Receive conditional offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Braintree Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudly welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.