Malden PD: Full-Time Lateral Transfer Officer

Job Description

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New Badge. New Chapter. You’ve done the work. 

You know the job. Now it’s about where you do it—and who you do it with.

Why Malden Police Department?

• Walk in with credibility — experience is recognized immediately, not re-earned through busywork.
• Real calls, real discretion — trusted to make decisions, not micromanaged through every step.
• Urban complexity without burnout culture — stay sharp without running on fumes.
• A department that understands laterals bring value, not risk — your prior service matters here.
• Opportunity to reset your environment without resetting your career — new chapter, same momentum.
• Enough action to stay engaged — enough structure to stay sane.
• Leadership focused on performance, not politics — expectations are clear, support is real.
• A city that challenges you professionally — diverse calls, evolving issues, meaningful police work.
• Room to specialize or promote without waiting a decade — growth paths exist and are attainable.
• A department on an upward trajectory — joining at the right moment, not the wrong one.

This Lane Is for Officers Who:

• Are POST-certified and in good standing.
• Bring judgment, perspective, and confidence to the job.
• Want accountability, not micromanagement.
• Are ready for a department that expects professionalism—and matches it.
• Know it’s not about ego…it’s about impact.

Ready to write what’s next? Bring your experience to a department that knows how to use it.

 

Minimum Requirements

Do You Qualify? Lateral Transfer Officers must meet the following requirements 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.
• Must pass the Physical Abilities Test standards, based on the standards set forth by the MPTC Police Academy.

Additional Qualifications

The badge comes with responsibility. Here’s what that looks like in practice.

Core Responsibilities

Your Day-to-Day, Reinvented!

• Patrol assigned areas to deter and detect criminal activity.
• Respond to emergency calls and assist in emergency situations.
• Conduct investigations and gather evidence related to criminal offenses.
• Enforce laws and regulations, issue citations, and make arrests as necessary.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports and documentation of incidents and investigations.
• Engage with community members to foster positive relationships and promote public safety.
• Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies and community organizations.

Salary & Compensation

Serve Hard, Earn Big. The Malden PD offers a competitive salary & benefits compensation package:

Salary

Salary: 

• Annual: $68,938 - $72,696 (Does not include 6% shift differential, education incentive, or longevity pay.)

• Bi-Weekly: $2,651 - $2,796

Perks

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

• Malden PD offers generous time off benefits.
  • Vacation Days
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Days
  • Personal Days
  • Off-Extra
• Shift Differential
• Educational Incentive
• Health Care
• Dental Coverage
• Longevity Benefits (If no Educational Incentive is Awarded)
• Generous Overtime Opportunities
• Opportunities for Specialized Units (K-9, Community Engagement Unit, Detective Division, Traffic Division, SOU)

Hiring Process

 This is how commitment turns into appointment.

The Path to Joining the Force

Getting Hired at Malden PD: The Breakdown

• Submit your application for eligibility determination.
• Successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Pass:
  • Medical Exam
  • Psychological Exam
  • Drug Screen

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Malden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, sex, creed, color, age, religion, national origin or physical impairment.