Sworn Careers
Being a Brookhaven officer is more than just a job—it's about becoming part of a community that values unity, respect, and excellence. Embrace the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while building a rewarding career.
Lateral Officer
If you're an experienced officer considering a lateral move, Brookhaven PD welcomes you. We recognize your valuable skills and experience and offer competitive salaries and benefits. Our lateral program is designed to help you transition smoothly into our department and our community, honoring your past experiences while providing new opportunities for growth.
Recruit -
Police Officer
Starting your career with Brookhaven means embarking on a rewarding journey. We provide exceptional training and mentorship programs, ensuring you have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. As a new officer, you'll have ample opportunities for growth and development, allowing you to shape a fulfilling and impactful career in law enforcement.
Salary & Benefits
We offer competitive salaries that are designed to reflect the hard work and dedication for our employees.
- Exceptional Pay -
* Recruit - $56,000
* One to Three Years - $57,000 - $61,651
* Three to Six Years - $64,117 - $72,123
* Seven Years+ - $75,008 - $81,128
*Master Officer Pay - up to $95,771 (Based on POST Cert.)
- Hiring Bonus - $5,000
Compensation:
- Competitive Salary
- Supplemental pay for Specialty Units -
K-9, S.W.A.T & CSI
- Tuition reimbursement - Up to $8,600 per year
- Take-Home vehicle
- Monthly housing allowance - $1,000 month
- Paid dues - POAB $300 annually
- Professional development and training courses - 100% employer paid
Paid Time Off -
- 13 Paid Holidays
- 20 PTO days up to 30 PTO days, 11 years or more
- 1 personal day
- Incentive pay - up to 5% of base pay
- Merit pay - added to base pay
- Milestone pay - employee pay increased based on years of service
- Employee assistance program - up to (6) six covered sessions
- Community events and engagement opportunities
- 457B - 30 day enrollment with 401A benefit match
- 401A - 1 year fully vested - 2 to 1 match up to 10% total of 457
Brookhaven Police officers assigned to patrol will work an average of 15 days a month consisting of 12-hour shifts with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off.
- Three benefit package options (Employee and Dependent(s) coverages
- Dental Coverage - 100% employer paid for employee)
- Vision insurance (Employee and Dependent(s) coverages)
- Life insurance - 3x's annual salary up to $500,000
- Accidental death & dismemberment - 3x's annual salary up to $500,000
- Life insurance - Line of duty - $50,000
- Supplemental insurance - voluntary life and AD&D (Employee and Dependent(s))
- Short-term disability - Immediate Eligibility
- Long-term disability - Eligibility after 90 days of short-term
$5,000 Hiring Bonus
Available for Lateral and Graduate new hires.