Lateral Transfer Officer

Walpole PD:
Full-Time Lateral Transfer Officer

• To be considered an eligible applicant, candidates must meet all Entry Level requirements as listed on our Entry Level posting.
• Must be able to pass medical exam and the Massachusetts Human Resources Division's physical agility test (PAT).
• Must have at least 24 months of full-time paid service as a sworn police officer in a civilian governmental jurisdiction prior to application.
• Successful completion of State Basic Training Academy or Equivalency Test.
• Must be either full-time MPTC Academy graduate, or the training academy must be eligible for a waiver.
• Possess an Associate's Degree or equivalent credits when enrolled in a Bachelor's program,
  or possess a High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent and have achieved Veteran's status with the United States Armed Forces as defined by Massachusetts General Law.
• A FT Lateral Transfer applicant must be certified and in good standings with the National Decertification Index (NDI).
• Must be of good moral character and fit for employment, as determined by the POST Commission.

Must have the ability to:

• Pass a medical and psychological exam;
• Pass an oral interview prior to appointment; and
• Perform the duties of a Walpole Police Officer.

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FT Lateral Transfer:

• To be considered an eligible applicant, candidates must meet all Entry Level requirements as listed on our Entry Level posting.
• Must be able to pass medical exam and the Massachusetts Human Resources Division's physical agility test (PAT).
• Must have at least 24 months of full‑time paid service as a sworn police officer in a civilian governmental jurisdiction prior to application.
• Successful completion of State Basic Training Academy or Equivalency Test.
• Must be either full‑time MPTC Academy graduate, or the training academy must be eligible for a waiver.
• Possess an Associate's Degree or equivalent credits when enrolled in a Bachelor's program,
  or possess a High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent and have achieved Veteran's status with the United States Armed Forces as defined by Massachusetts General Law.
• A FT Lateral Transfer applicant must be certified and in good standings with the National Decertification Index (NDI).
• Must be of good moral character and fit for employment, as determined by the POST Commission.

Must have the ability to:

• Pass a medical and psychological exam;
• Pass an oral interview prior to appointment; and
• Perform the duties of a Walpole Police Officer.

About Your Role, Your Duties & Your Responsibilities.

Annual Salary Range:

• $60,216 - $80,430 (FY26) + Generous Benefits Package

Other Compensation:

• Educational Incentive Program: Officers with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university qualify for incentives. Additional incentives are available for certain qualified Master’s degree programs.
  • Associate’s Degree: 10%
  • Bachelor’s Degree: 20%
  • Master’s Degree: 25%
• Shift Differential
• Health Insurance: 60/40 Split.
• Medical Stipend
• Additional Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Up to (
  35
  ) Vacation Days, (
  12
  ) Paid Holidays, and Compensation Time.
• Additional Stipends: Available for Specialty Duties.
• Mental Wellness Programs: Peer Support Team, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, and Individual Counseling.
• Physical Wellness: On-Site Physical Fitness Center.

The Town of Walpole is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V and does not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual preference or any other legally protected status.