Cohasset PD: Full-Time Lateral Transfer Officer

Job Description

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Application Deadline: 9:00 AM | Saturday, February 28, 2026

The Cohasset PD is on a timeline -and your timing matters! Submit early to be considered in this hiring cycle. 

Applications received after the deadline will remain on file for future opportunities.

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Cohasset PD is Now Hiring: This is Your Opportunity to Serve with Purpose!

The Cohasset Police Department has recently withdrawn from the Massachusetts Civil Service system and is actively seeking experienced officers eligible to apply as Lateral Transfer candidates to serve the Cohasset community.

We're Seeking:

• Community-oriented individuals from all backgrounds who see policing as a calling to serve, protect constitutional rights, and build community trust through every interaction.
• Candidates who possess a guardian mindset and outstanding character. 
• Enthusiastic and compassionate individuals who are dedicated to addressing community needs.
• We recognize that the best police officers often come from diverse backgrounds—including social work, education, military service, conflict mediation, or counseling, and we strongly encourage applications from women and individuals with bilingual or multilingual abilities.
• If you bring emotional intelligence, a commitment to justice and a guardian's heart, we'll teach you the rest!

Other key characteristics of an ideal candidate will include the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and characteristics:

• Commitment to a guardian-oriented policing through building community trust and procedural justice.
• Emotional intelligence with ability to recognize and manage one’s own emotions, remain calm under stress, and respond to others with empathy.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Sound judgment & decision-making in complex or high-pressure situations. 
• Commitment to treating everyone with dignity and fairness in every interaction.
• Cultural humility & willingness to learn from people with different life experiences. 
• Growth mindset including ability to acknowledge errors & learn from feedback.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Prioritizes physical and mental well-being.

What the Cohasset PD Offers:

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement (Detectives, School Resource Officer, Marine Unit, K-9, Field Training Officer (FTO), and Regional SWAT), but is small enough that officers collaborate directly with the Chief and command staff to address challenges in the community.

About our Community:

• Prime South Shore location — 18 miles south of Boston, bordered by Hingham, Hull, Norwell, and Scituate. Coastal calls. Tight-knit neighborhoods. High visibility policing.
• Community-First Policing — You’ll know the residents, the businesses, the waterfront, and the rhythm of the town. This is real municipal policing.
• Visitors + Residents — Seasonal activity, coastal dynamics, and year-round community engagement keep the job varied and meaningful.

Make a real impact and join the Cohasset PD today! 

Minimum Requirements

Applicants to our Lateral Transfer position must meet the following qualifications necessary for consideration:

• Academy Training: Eligible applicants must have completed their academy training through a Full-Time MPTC Academy to qualify for this position. Applications from Bridge Academy graduates will not be considered. 
• Officer Status: Applicants must hold current FT Police Officer status, and be POST Certified.
• Current Agency Qualifiers: A FT enforcement officer from any Massachusetts law enforcement agency with a minimum of one year full-time experience after the completion of the MPTC Academy to be considered as a Lateral Transfer.
• NDI Status: A FT Lateral Transfer applicant must be in good standings with the National Decertification Index (NDI).
• Character: Must be of good moral character and fit for employment, as determined by the POST Commission.

Salary & Compensation

The Cohasset Police Department offers a competitive salary & benefits compensation package. 

Annual Salary:

• $69,939 - $83,510 (Effective July 1, 2026) *
• Certified officers will receive credit for time served. Experience and years of service will determine starting salary.

* Effective July 1, 2026, top step for a patrol officer is $106,023, including night differential, longevity, Bachelor's degree incentive pay, and holiday pay. 

Annual Benefits: 

• Educational Incentive
• Vacation & Personal Days
• Night & Holiday Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Incentive Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Longevity Pay
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Additional Benefits Offered

Hiring Process

The Cohasset Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.