FT Entry Level Officer

GetBadged; Lynn (MA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation & Sick Days

Medical & Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance & Long Term Disability

Tuition Remission

Job summary

North Shore Community College PD is seeking entry-level officers to protect a dynamic campus community in Danvers and Lynn. You will engage with students and staff, perform patrols, investigations, and emergency response as part of full-scope public safety operations.

Applicants must meet extensive eligibility requirements, including background checks, certifications, and academy training. A community-first approach and teaching mindset are emphasized in NSCC PD culture.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Special State Police Officer appointment under MA law.
• High school diploma or HiSET/GED.
• U.S. citizen, at least 21.
• Completion of Police Academy or MPTC training; pass agility, medical, and background checks.
• First Aid/CPR/AED cert or ability to obtain.
• Valid unrestricted firearms license.
• Massachusetts Class D license or higher (or out-of-state equivalent).
• Pass POST exam, drug test, and pre-placement medical.

Skills

First Aid/CPR/AED

Bilingual

Instructor certifications

Education

Criminal Justice degree

Job description

North Shore Community College PD: Entry Level Officer

Start Your Law Enforcement Career With The North Shore Community College Police Department - Today!

Ready to launch your law enforcement career? Join the North Shore Community College Police Department — a full-service public safety agency serving Danvers and Lynn, with integrity, professionalism, and community engagement. Protect a dynamic campus community, grow your skills, and build a career that fits your life.

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Why Choose a Career at NSCC's Public Safety Department?

• Fully sworn Massachusetts police officer (not security).
• POST Certified or Bridge Academy .
• Full-scope patrol operations: investigations, emergency response, reports, patrol.
• Community-focused policing — protect students, faculty, and staff.
• Make a difference and see the impact of your work.
• A community-first philosophy: Our department prioritizes community-oriented policing — not just enforcement. We actively engage with students, faculty, and staff to build trust and rapport. Officers are encouraged to be visible, approachable partners in campus life rather than just responders to incidents.
• Leadership that values accessibility over authority: Chief David Cook and his leadership team have restructured the department to reduce fixed post assignments and instead emphasize proactive interaction with the campus community. This approach reflects a belief that officers are most effective when known by name and seen as resources, not just enforcers.
• Collaborative, inclusive decision-making: NSCC PD doesn’t operate in a vacuum — the department actively seeks input and dialogue with students and faculty on safety approaches and policy improvements. That kind of inclusive communication isn’t standard in many agencies, and it speaks to a culture of listening first.
• A supportive, teaching environment: Because NSCC is an educational setting, the PD culture reflects mentorship and development — both internally and externally. Officers are expected to be educators and guides as much as they are protectors, helping students navigate safety resources and understand expectations within the community.

Become a NSCC PD officer and protect a community, while building a career, and without sacrificing your quality of life.

To be considered an eligible candidate, applicants must meet or exceed the Minimum Requirements as outlined below.

• Appointee must be eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer under Chapter 22C, Section 63 of the Massachusetts General Laws and must be eligible to become a POST Certified, undergoing an extensive background investigation and CORI Check. State and National Background Check, including fingerprinting and employment history and a negative check of the candidate on the National Decertification Index.
• Must possess a high school diploma or have passed the High School Equivalency Testing Program (HiSET), formally as the GED.
• The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old.
• Completed a full time Police Academy and/or fulltime MPTC training academy or the ability to successfully pass the Physical Agility Testing, medical examination, pre-screening (which includes a physical endurance testing) and successfully complete MPTC Recruit Academy. Failure to meet the entrance requirements or to successfully complete the course of training shall result in dismissal or, for lateral appointment within the bargaining unit, return to previously held position in accordance with the AFSCME agreement.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified or ability to become certified upon employment.
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation and CORI Check. No person, who has been convicted of a felony or any offense punishable under M.G.L. Chapter 94C (drug law violations); or has been convicted of a misdemeanor and has been confined to any jail or house of correction as punishment for said crim, M.G.L. Chapter 22C section 14, will be considered for employment
• Prior to appointment, must possess a valid unrestricted license to carry a firearm (large capacity) and maintain a valid unrestricted license to carry a firearm throughout your employment in accordance with MGL Ch. 140 sec. 13.
• Candidates will be required to have a Massachusetts class "D" or greater motor vehicle operator's license or out-of-state equivalent. You must present a copy of your driving history record from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.
• Ability to pass the Municipal Police Training Counsel (MPTC) firearms course of training as prescribed by the MPTC firearms curriculum,
• Candidates will need to complete a POST Commission approved psychological exam, drug test, and pre-placement medical exam.
• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.
• Receive a passing grade of 70% and above on the getbadged Entry Exam.

Additional Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice.
• Certifications as an instructor in areas of defensive tactics, firearms, or first responder.

Additional Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice.
• Bilingual
• First responder/CPR/EMT Certified
• Certifications as an instructor in areas of defensive tactics, firearms, or first responder.

Essential Functions/Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Salary & Compensation

The North Shore Community College PD offers a competitive compensation package.

Salary: $2,662.75 Biweekly ($69,231.50/Year)

Benefits: Competitive. Comprehensive. Built to support you. See a summary below, and for the full benefits package.

• (11) Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• RetirementPlan through Massachusetts State Board of Retirement
• Life Insurance & Long Term Disability Insurance Options
• Tuition Remission

Hiring Process

Eligible applicants may be invited to complete an additional application through the department's internal portal.

• Oral Interview before a panel of department members.
• Pass a thorough background investigation.
• Pass a medical & psychological exam.
• Comprehensive PAT Exam.

Equal Opportunity Employer