FT Lateral Transfer Officer

GetBadged; Cohasset (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Incentive

Vacation Days

Personal Days

Night Pay

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Incentive Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Longevity Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Additional Benefits

Job summary

The Cohasset Police Department is conducting a new hiring initiative for a police officer through lateral transfer. The agency seeks experienced officers, emphasizes guardianship, emotional intelligence, and community trust.

Starting salary details and benefits are outlined, with a clear path to advanced roles within the department. Applicants must have completed a full-time MPTC academy, be POST certified, and currently hold full-time officer status.

Qualifications

• Must have completed academy training through a Full-Time MPTC Academy.
• Applicants must be POST Certified as commissioned officers.
• Current full-time law enforcement officer with one year of service as a lateral transfer.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Judgment under pressure

Cultural humility

Growth mindset

Written communication

Well-being focus

Education

Full-Time MPTC Academy

POST Certification

Job description

Job Description

Update: August 12, 2026

New Hiring Initiative | Cohasset Police Department

The Cohasset Police Department has launched a new hiring initiative and is actively seeking candidates for the role of police officer. The deadline to submit your application for this round of hiring is 9:00 AM Friday, September 18th!

Applications submitted after the previous application deadline have not been overlooked. Those applications, along with all new submissions, will be reviewed as part of this new hiring process.

Thank you for your interest in serving the Cohasset Police Department. We look forward to learning more about you.

Applications close promptly at 9:00 AM on Friday, September 18th.

Cohasset PD is Conducting a New Hiring Initiative: 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The Cohasset Police Department has recently withdrawn from the Massachusetts Civil Service system and is actively seeking experienced officers eligible to apply as Lateral Transfer candidates to serve the Cohasset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: To be considered a Lateral Transfer, candidates must be a current full-time law enforcement officer with the Massachusetts State Police, MBTA Transit Police, or a municipal police department for a minimum of one year, and have graduated from the Massachusetts State Police Academy or an MPTC (or MPTC-approved) full-time police academy. Bridge academy training is not accepted.
• 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.