Malden PD: Full-Time Lateral Transfer Officer

Summary

Join The Malden Police Department

New Badge. New Chapter. You've done the work.

You know the job. Now it's about where you do it—and who you do it with.

Why Malden Police Department?

• Walk in with credibility — experience is recognized immediately, not re-earned through busywork.
• Real calls, real discretion — trusted to make decisions, not micromanaged through every step.
• Urban complexity without burnout culture — stay sharp without running on fumes.
• A department that understands laterals bring value, not risk — your prior service matters here.
• Opportunity to reset your environment without resetting your career — new chapter, same momentum.
• Enough action to stay engaged —enough structure to stay sane.
• Leadership focused on performance, not politics — expectations are clear, support is real.
• A city that challenges you professionally — diverse calls, evolving issues, meaningful police work.
• Room to specialize or promote without waiting a decade — growth paths exist and are attainable.
• A department on an upward trajectory — joining at the right moment, not the wrong one.

This Lane Is for Officers Who:

• Are POST-certified and in good standing.
• Bring judgment, perspective, and confidence to the job.
• Want accountability, not micromanagement.
• Are ready for a department that expects professionalism—and matches it.
• Know it's not about ego…it's about impact.

Ready to write what's next? Bring your experience to a department that knows how to use it.

Minimum Requirements

• A FT enforcement officer from any U.S. law enforcement agency must have experience in his/her agency to be considered as a Lateral Transfer.
• A FT Lateral Transfer applicant must be 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 pass thorough Background Investigation.
• Must pass a Medical Exam and Psychological Exam.
• Must pass the Physical Abilities Test standards, based on the standards set forth by the MPTC Police Academy.

Job Description

Join The Malden Police Department

New Badge. New Chapter. You've done the work.

You know the job. Now it's about where you do it—and who you do it with.

Why Malden Police Department?

• Walk in with credibility — experience is recognized immediately, not re-earned through busywork.
• Real calls, real discretion — trusted to make decisions, not micromanaged through every step.
• Urban complexity without burnout culture — stay sharp without running on fumes.
• A department that understands laterals bring value, not risk — your prior service matters here.
• Opportunity to reset your environment without resetting your career — new chapter, same momentum.
• Enough action to stay engaged —enough structure to stay sane.
• Leadership focused on performance, not politics — expectations are clear, support is real.
• A city that challenges you professionally — diverse calls, evolving issues, meaningful police work.
• Room to specialize or promote without waiting a decade — growth paths exist and are attainable.
• A department on an upward trajectory — joining at the right moment, not the wrong one.

This Lane Is for Officers Who:

• Are POST-certified and in good standing.
• Bring judgment, perspective, and confidence to the job.
• Want accountability, not micromanagement.
• Are ready for a department that expects professionalism—and matches it.
• Know it's not about ego…it's about impact.

Ready to write what's next? Bring your experience to a department that knows how to use it.

Minimum Requirements

• A FT enforcement officer from any U.S. law enforcement agency must have experience in his/her agency to be considered as a Lateral Transfer.
• A FT Lateral Transfer applicant must be 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 pass thorough Background Investigation.
• Must pass a Medical Exam and Psychological Exam.
• Must pass the Physical Abilities Test standards, based on the standards set forth by the MPTC Police Academy.