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How do you become a Brookline Police Officer?

The Recruitment Mission
To attract and maintain a diversified group of employees selected by implementing effective recruitment procedures that result in a variety of employment opportunities and positions for qualified individuals, particularly: minorities, woman, bilingual persons and other protected group members.

How to become a Brookline Police Officer
Candidates must pass a written examination administered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Human resources Division.

Candidates Must:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be at least 19 years of age
• Possess a High School Diploma or have a G.E.D. certificate
• Possess a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license
• Pass character background investigation, medical and psychological exams and physical agility test

Recruit Training: Extensive classroom and field training in:

• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law
• Patrol Procedures
• Crisis Intervention/Physical Training
• First responders (medical)
• Defensive Driving
• Firearms

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Health Insurance
• Equipment and Uniforms
• Pay incentives for certain College degrees
• Paid Vacation
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Sick leave benefits

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