municipal police · Massachusetts

Boston Police Department

Hiring · 1 openingBoston, MASuffolk CountyGreater Boston2172 sworn officers (FBI, 2025)

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Requirements

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  • Minimum age19
  • EducationHigh school or GED
  • Academy paid by departmentYes
  • Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
  • Lateral termsLateral transfer opportunities for experienced officers from other agencies are available through the Local Registry Pathway, subject to applicable rules and openings.
  • Pensionpension plan

How Boston PD compares nearby

All 190 Greater Boston agencies
DepartmentStatusStarting payvs BostonBonusMiles
Boston PDHiringNot published—None—
Chelsea PDNot postingNot published—None0
Winthrop PDNot postingNot published—None4
Cambridge PDHiring$55,000—None5
Somerville PDNot postingNot published—None5
Revere PDNot postingNot published—None5

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