Boston Housing Authority PD: Full-Time Entry Level Officer

Summary

Boston Housing Authority Police Department

The Boston Housing Authority PD is actively recruiting Full-Time Entry Level Police Officers who are ready to jump-in, stand-out, and lead from day one. Why BHA PD? Because this isn't your average patrol job.

Here's what sets us apart:

• You'll be policing housing communities—a unique domain where building trust, cultivating relationships, and being a visible force for good matters just as much as enforcement.
• Work side-by-side with the Boston Police Department (BPD)—we share an integrated communications center on the BPD network. Real-time coordination, real urban impact.
• Your actions directly affect quality of life: safer buildings, peaceful neighborhoods, empowered residents. It's public safety with purpose.
• You'll serve in a culturally rich, diverse environment—every shift brings a new set of faces, stories, and leadership opportunities.
• The agency's philosophy: fairness + common sense + the correct rules of law. We care about justice and community.
• Career paths are visible: Housing-specific policing, community liaison roles, multi-agency task forces, and beyond.
• Operate within Boston's evolving safety landscape—be part of the change, not on the sidelines.
• Training and resources aligned with major city standards thanks to our integrated operations with BPD—but in an environment where you're still highly visible, accessible, and accountable.
• The mission is clear: preserve public peace and order, protect life and property. Your motto becomes more than words—it becomes your footprint across Boston's housing neighborhoods.

If you're ready to step into a role where your energy, judgment and compassion meet structure, integrity and impact—then the Boston Housing Authority Police Department wants you.

Minimum Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen (Birth or naturalization).
• Be at least 21 years of age upon submission of application.
• Must read, write, and speak the English language.
• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate; college education preferred.
• Possess a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Possess or ability to possess 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 pass interstate criminal and a driver's history.
• Must successfully pass the physical fitness test.
• Have the ability to pass a thorough background and psychological examination prior to employment.
• Must pass oral interviews.
• Must pass medical examination.
• Be able to obtain CJIS Certification.
• Achieve 70%+ on the getbadged Entry Exam.

Salary & Compensation

The Boston Housing Authority is pleased to offer a generous Salary and Benefits Compensation Package.

Salary:

• $72,000 to $96,000 after (5) five years depending on incentives.

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• (14) Paid Holidays
• (2) Weeks' Vacation
• (3) Weeks' of Paid Sick Leave
• 4-On | 2-Off Rotating Shifts
• Detail Rate = $60/Hour
• 2.5% Annual COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment)
• $6,000 Signing Bonus Paid Over (3) Years ($2,000 Per Year of Service)
• MBTA Discount
• Participation in the City's Pension Plan
• Healthcare through the Commonwealth
• Union:New England Police Benevolent Association, Inc.

Hiring Process

Job Description

Boston Housing Authority Police Department

The Boston Housing Authority PD is actively recruiting Full-Time Entry Level Police Officers who are ready to jump-in, stand-out, and lead from day one. Why BHA PD? Because this isn't your average patrol job.

Here's what sets us apart:

• You'll be policing housing communities—a unique domain where building trust, cultivating relationships, and being a visible force for good matters just as much as enforcement.
• Work side-by-side with the Boston Police Department (BPD)—we share an integrated communications center on the BPD network. Real-time coordination, real urban impact.
• Your actions directly affect quality of life: safer buildings, peaceful neighborhoods, empowered residents. It's public safety with purpose.
• You'll serve in a culturally rich, diverse environment—every shift brings a new set of faces, stories, and leadership opportunities.
• The agency's philosophy: fairness + common sense + the correct rules of law. We care about justice and community.
• Career paths are visible: Housing-specific policing, community liaison roles, multi-agency task forces, and beyond.
• Operate within Boston's evolving safety landscape—be part of the change, not on the sidelines.
• Training and resources aligned with major city standards thanks to our integrated operations with BPD—but in an environment where you're still highly visible, accessible, and accountable.
• The mission is clear: preserve public peace and order, protect life and property. Your motto becomes more than words—it becomes your footprint across Boston's housing neighborhoods.

If you're ready to step into a role where your energy, judgment and compassion meet structure, integrity and impact—then the Boston Housing Authority Police Department wants you.

Minimum Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen (Birth or naturalization).
• Be at least 21 years of age upon submission of application.
• Must read, write, and speak the English language.
• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate; college education preferred.
• Possess a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Possess or ability to possess 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 pass interstate criminal and a driver's history.
• Must successfully pass the physical fitness test.
• Have the ability to pass a thorough background and psychological examination prior to employment.
• Must pass oral interviews.
• Must pass medical examination.
• Be able to obtain CJIS Certification.
• Achieve 70%+ on the getbadged Entry Exam.

Salary & Compensation

The Boston Housing Authority is pleased to offer a generous Salary and Benefits Compensation Package.

Salary:

• $72,000 to $96,000 after (5) five years depending on incentives.

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• (14) Paid Holidays
• (2) Weeks' Vacation
• (3) Weeks' of Paid Sick Leave
• 4-On | 2-Off Rotating Shifts
• Detail Rate = $60/Hour
• 2.5% Annual COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment)
• $6,000 Signing Bonus Paid Over (3) Years ($2,000 Per Year of Service)
• MBTA Discount
• Participation in the City's Pension Plan
• Healthcare through the Commonwealth
• Union:New England Police Benevolent Association, Inc.

Hiring Process