Patrol Officer - Serve Boston, Grow & Earn Benefits

Boston Police Department; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

The Boston Police Department (BPD) is recruiting officers to serve and protect Boston neighborhoods. The department emphasizes community policing, de-escalation, and a 32-week paid Academy with comprehensive training and promotion paths across specialized units.

Applicants must meet age, residency, and education requirements, pass a multi-step hiring process, and complete medical and psychological evaluations, with a focus on integrity, service, and public trust.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old to enter the Boston Police Academy.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.
• Must pass Physical Ability Test (PAT) and MPTC entrance exam and complete the 32-week Boston Police Academy.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Three years of military service with honorable discharge

Job description

The Boston Police Department (BPD) is recruiting officers to serve and protect Boston neighborhoods. The department emphasizes community policing, de-escalation, and a 32-week paid Academy with comprehensive training and promotion paths across specialized units.

Applicants must meet age, residency, and education requirements, pass a multi-step hiring process, and complete medical and psychological evaluations, with a focus on integrity, service, and public trust.