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Boston Public Health Commission Department of Public Safety

We protect and support Boston's most vulnerable citizens. This includes people in our Boston Public Health Commission shelters and across our city.

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We respond to any public health or mental health crisis in our shelters and properties across the City of Boston. We do this work in partnership with Boston EMS, Boston Police, and other law enforcement agencies. Our goal is to protect and serve Boston's most vulnerable citizens. We want to ensure their well-being and provide support during challenging times. We aim to create a safe and secure environment where everyone feels cared for and protected.

Recruiting Campus Police Officers

The Department of Public Safety commits to hiring qualified individuals. These individuals promote the safety and well-being of our communities. Join us and make an impact on Boston's residents and visitors.

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Why become a Campus Police Officer?

Campus Police Officers can be a beacon of hope and resilience for Boston's residents. You have the chance to make an impact in the lives of those who need it the most. You can be a source of strength and support during their most challenging times. You can protect and serve, provide comfort, and uplift communities in need. Your compassion and commitment to making a difference by ensuring the well-being of Boston's most vulnerable communities. Embrace this calling and let your actions speak volumes as you work to create a safer Boston for all.

History of the team

  • Until 1996: The Health and Hospitals Police served the City Hospital and Long Island campus.  

  • 1996: The City Hospital merged into Boston Medical Center. The Boston Public Health Commission formed that year.  

  • 1996 - 2013: The Commission's Police Department served the Long Island campus.  

  • 2013: The Long Island bridge collapsed, resulting in the shutdown of the island. The responsibility of the Commission's Police Department shifted to:  
    • the 112 Southampton Street men's shelter 
    • Woods Mullen women's shelter 
    • Mattapan Recovery Campus 
    • and other satellite buildings and Boston EMS stations.  

  • 2021: The Commission's Department of Public Safety was formed. 

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No experience required. You will receive on the job training.

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Not required but preferred.

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