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Posted by: Future_MALEO_019

I have a question about retirement credits for Civil Service and such. As many of you know, I am hoping to become a Police Officer after I get out of the Marines, and eventually a State Trooper. I know a few guys who started out on a local PD then got hired by MSP. So my question is this: If I get on a local department, does my time there count towards MSP retirement? Also, does the local PD have to be a Civil Service department for the time to count? Many thanks in advance!

Future_MALEO_019

Posted by: popo

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If I get on a local department, does my time there count towards MSP retirement?

YES

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Also, does the local PD have to be a Civil Service department for the time to count?

Posted by: Future_MALEO_019

Short and to the point, thanks popo! Love the Arnold night at the roxy thing in your sig.

Posted by: TopCop24

If I understand it correctly any state to state law enforcement carries over. Whether its from local PD or DOC. I'm not positive though.

Posted by: smd6169

I have 4 years on the books with the MA D.O.C. When I left to purse other intests I recieved a check [from my retirement account] to roll over to my new 401K or other retirement savings. If I get on a police department, will I be able to "pay that money back" and recoup those 4 years towards retirememnt? How about towards seniority?

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Originally Posted by TopCop24

If I understand it correctly any state to state law enforcement carries over. Whether its from local PD or DOC. I'm not positive though.

Posted by: s1w

What if you get on a local PD and like it? Would you stay, or do you think MSP is an upgrade? I guess that depends on where you live.

Posted by: hcrsadm

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Originally Posted by smd6169

I have 4 years on the books with the MA D.O.C. When I left to purse other intests I recieved a check [from my retirement account] to roll over to my new 401K or other retirement savings. If I get on a police department, will I be able to "pay that money back" and recoup those 4 years towards retirememnt? How about towards seniority?

Yes you can buy-back your 4 years of creditable service towards retirement. See MGL chapter 32

Posted by: hcrsadm

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Originally Posted by Future_MALEO_019

I have a question about retirement credits for Civil Service and such. As many of you know, I am hoping to become a Police Officer after I get out of the Marines, and eventually a State Trooper. I know a few guys who started out on a local PD then got hired by MSP. So my question is this: If I get on a local department, does my time there count towards MSP retirement? Also, does the local PD have to be a Civil Service department for the time to count? Many thanks in advance!

Future_MALEO_019

In Massachusetts retirement credits transfer to/from any city, town, and the state. Does not matter whether civil service or not. Retirement Boards automatically transfer funds and credits when they are notified of change by new employer Just make sure on retirement enrollment form you indicate when and where you had prior service within the State. Retirement Boards will request transfer from former system. For more information on Mass Public Employee Retirement see Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission under MassGov.com

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