Belmont Police Department
Full-Time Police Officers
Lateral transfer and new hires.
Requirements for transfer:
- Completion of the MPTC full-time academy.
- Completion of the Massachusetts Bridge Academy, with eligibility for a waiver from the MPTC based on attendance at a certified police academy and meeting qualifications outlined in 555 Code of Massachusetts Regulations 3.03. All applicants must be certified as full-time police officers by the Massachusetts POST Commission.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
Our department offers competitive salaries along with additional benefits and incentives, including educational incentives, night shift differentials, longevity bonuses, paid holidays, wellness stipends, first responder pay, and overtime opportunities (starting $64,324.65-$104,691.08). Additionally, the town of Belmont provides excellent health benefits, 75% covered by the town.
All candidates must undergo a comprehensive background investigation, as well as medical and psychological examinations, followed by an in-person interview.
Entry level candidates who are not POST-certified must also complete a physical abilities test and successfully graduate from an MPTC full-time police academy, along with a 10-week field training program.
Applicants must possess an active driver’s license and be able to obtain an unrestricted LTC. Candidates are required to submit a letter of interest along with a current resume to: humanresources@belmont-ma.gov.