Entry Level Officer

ROOKLINE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HIRING!

The BPD is offering an upcoming Orientation Session to learn more about the department and better understand what lies ahead on your path to becoming a Brookline Police Officer. All are welcome. To learn more, see below.

Meet members of the department, learn about the hiring process, and get answers to your questions during Brookline PD’s upcoming Information Session.

Wednesday, July 8th

When: 6:00 PM Wednesday, July 8th

Where: Town of Brookline Public Safety Building

Register By: 12:00 PM Thursday, June 25th

REGISTRATION IS

REQUIRED:

Email Sgt. Chris Malinn at cmalinn to reserve your seat.

Brookline isn’t looking for passengers. It’s looking for candidates who want to be challenged, who embrace accountability, and who are ready to serve one of Massachusetts’ most dynamic communities.

• Big-city experience without getting lost in the crowd. Bordering Boston and serving a population that swells well beyond its resident count each day, Brookline officers handle everything from community policing and quality-of-life concerns to complex investigations and critical incidents.
• Earn your place. Build your future. Whether your goal is Patrol, Detectives, K9, Motorcycles, Bike Patrol, Crisis Intervention, SRT, Negotiations, or another specialized assignment, Brookline provides opportunities for officers who are willing to put in the work.
• Leadership that invests in people. Brookline’s command staff understands that strong departments are built by developing strong officers. From recruit to retirement, professional growth is part of the culture.
• A department with pride. A community with expectations. Brookline residents expect professionalism, integrity, and service. Officers are trusted to solve problems, think independently, and represent the department with pride.

Below are the minimum requirements as outlined by Massachusetts state law for police officer candidates, as well as the minimum requirements unique to the Brookline Police Department. As a non-Civil Service agency, the Brookline PD has the flexibility to establish department-specific criteria to help us identify the strongest and most aligned candidates for our team.

• Be a U.S. Citizen (Birth or naturalization).
• Have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Massachusetts Driver's License.
• Candidate must be 21 years of age to enter a Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Academy.
• Must have the ability to be POST Certified.
• Be able to obtain CJIS certification.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain an unrestricted Massachusetts Class A License to Carry a Firearm (LTC-A).
• Not be a convicted felon, or have convictions from another jurisdiction that would be treated as a felony in the Commonwealth.
• Not smoke and stay a non-smoker. Smoking of tobacco products is prohibited as outlined by G.L. c. 41 Section 101A of the Massachusetts General Laws.
• Must be able to pass the fitness test for entrance into the MPTC Police Academy.

• Must reside within 25 miles of Brookline, MA, within one year of employment.
• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
• Must pass the department-held fitness test.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• Must pass a medical exam, and written and oral psychological examinations.
• Receive a passing grade of 75%+ on the getbadged Entry Exam.
  • Applicants requesting an ADA accommodation for the entry exam should contact
• Preference may be given to candidates who meet certain additional qualifications (such as residency, specialized training, education, or relevant experience). However, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration.

The Brookline PD Standard Starts Here. These additional qualifications aren’t optional — they’re what it takes to earn the badge. Do you have what it takes?

• Demonstrate sound judgment and strong decision-making under pressure.
• Maintain professionalism and accountability in all aspects of service.
• Be adaptable, resilient, and committed to continuous growth.
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