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APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED
FOR THE 2011
POLICE OFFICER
CITIES & TOWNS and MBTA TRANSIT POLICE
EXAMINATION
OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
EXAM DATE: APRIL 30, 2011
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2011*
EXAMINATION FEE: $100
*PLEASE NOTE: There will be an additional $50 dollar processing fee for applications filed after this date. Applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED after APRIL 1, 2011.
This examination is being held to establish an eligibility list from which to fill Police Officer vacancies in civil service cities & towns and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The eligibility list may also be used to fill police officer vacancies in non-civil service jurisdictions.
NOTE: If you took the 2009 Police Officer examination for civil service cities & towns and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), eligibility will expire on March 16, 2012 in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 31, Section 25. To ensure that you are eligible for appointment after that date, individuals should strongly consider taking the 2011 examination.
BEFORE APPLYING Applicants are required to read the entire examination announcement.
· ABOUT THE EXAM & THE EXAM ASSESSMENT PREPARATION GUIDE (.pdf) - Updated 3/11/2009
( http://www.mass.gov/Eoaf/docs/hrd/cs/publications/policeofficer/poxmguide.pdf )
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Do I have to be a US Citizen to take the examination?
A: No, you do not have to be a US citizen to take the examination. However, you must be a US citizen to obtain a valid Massachusetts firearms permit/license.
Q: I took the 2009 Police Officer test. Do I have to take the 2011 Police Officer test?
A: If you want your name to remain on the Police Officer eligible list beyond March 16, 2012, you must take the 2011 Police Officer test.
Q: I took the 2009 test for State Trooper; do I have to take the 2011 test if I still want to be a State Trooper?
A: No, the eligible list for State Trooper will not be affected by the results of the 2011 Police Officer exam.
Q: I took the 2009 Police Officer test and plan to take the 2011 test. What happens to my 2009 Police Officer score?
A: If you take the 2011 Police Officer exam, your 2011 exam result will replace your 2009 exam result on the Police Officer list when the 2011 list becomes active on November 1, 2011.
Q: Is there an age requirement to take this examination?
A: Yes. To take this examination, you must be at least 21 years of age on or before April 30, 2011. While there is no upper age limit to take this examination, some departments accept only candidates who meet certain age requirements. Candidates are encouraged to review the age requirements of the Police Departments Covered by Civil Service before applying.
( https://www.csexam.hrd.state.ma.us/CSExamApply/ )
Q: Is there a minimum education requirement for this examination?
A: While there is no education requirement to take the examination, as of the date of appointment, candidates must have either:
· a high school diploma or equivalency certificate approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education OR
· three years experience in the armed forces of the United States with last release or discharge under honorable conditions.
Q: What do I need to do in order to claim residency preference in my city or town?
A: In accordance with Massachusetts General Law, residents are placed on the list above non-residents. To qualify for residency preference, a candidate must have lived in a city or town covered by civil service from April 30th, 2010 until April 30th, 2011.
( http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleIV/Chapter31/Section58 )
Candidates who apply online https://www.csexam.hrd.state.ma.us/CSExamApply/
will be asked to provide this information as part of the application.
Candidates who apply with a paper application must
contact HRD to request a Residency Preference Claim Form.
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MASSACHUSETTS
OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 6960
POLICE OFFICER
MUNICIPAL SERVICE AND MBTA
Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Examination Date:
Examination Fee $100
Apply online with Visa or Mastercard at: https://www.csexam.hrd.state.ma.us/hrd/
*Please note: There will be an additional $50 dollar processing fee for applications received after this date.
Applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED after
This examination is being held to establish an eligible list from which to fill Police Officer vacancies in civil service cities and towns, and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The eligible list may also be used to fill Police Officer vacancies in non-civil service jurisdictions.
DUTIES: A Police Officer works under supervision to perform law enforcement duties, protecting life, property, and the civil rights of individuals. Primary duties include patrol; interacting with citizens to provide service and render assistance; and preparing and completing records, reports, and other paperwork documenting incidents for use in prosecution. A Police Officer is dispatched to crime and emergency scenes in response to reported violations, accidents, domestic disputes and abuses, and other incidents; carries out crime scene duties; makes arrests and performs searches and seizures; conducts investigations; and interviews witnesses, suspects, and complainants.
SALARY: Each jurisdiction sets its own salary for Police Officer. Inquiries concerning salary should be directed to the appointing authority at the time of the employment interview.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Education/Experience Requirement: As of the date of appointment, candidates must have either:
· a high school diploma or equivalency certificate approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education OR
· three years experience in the armed forces of the
2. Age Requirement: As of the posting of this notice, candidates must be at least 21 years of age on or before
SELECTION AND HIRING PROCESS
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS: Your results on the written examination represent 90% of your final mark, with your rating in employment and experience making up the remaining 10%. Applicants must attain a passing mark on each of the weighted components. If you are NOT claiming credit for prior relevant employment and experience, your results on the written examination represent your final mark.
You must take and pass a written examination to be placed on the eligible list for appointment as a Police Officer. It is your responsibility to review any publications regarding the appointment process for civil service Police Officer on our website (www.mass.gov/civilservice) under Guides & Publications, Police Information Civil Service.
Written Examination: The written examination consists of three subtests: the Written Ability Test (WAT), the Life Experience Survey (LES), and the Work Styles Questionnaire (WSQ).
The WAT is administered to measure cognitive abilities that have been identified as essential to performing the duties of a Police Officer. The WAT includes areas of verbal expression, verbal comprehension, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, and information ordering.
The LES consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to candidates' past history and experience of potential relevance to successful performance of entry-level Police Officers.
The WSQ is designed to assess certain motivational, value-related and attitudinal characteristics that are of potential relevance to successful performance of entry-level Police Officers.
A Police Officer Written Exam Orientation and Preparation Guide, which describes the written examination in more detail, is available on our website (www.mass.gov/civilservice) under Guides & Publications, Police Information Civil Service.
POLICE OFFICER EXAMINATION DATE: APRIL 30, 2011 ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 6960
Candidates who pass the written examination AND receive a conditional offer of employment from an appointing authority will be instructed on how to apply for the Physical Abilities Test and other screening processes. Questions about qualifications listed below should be directed to the appointing authority in question.
Physical Abilities Test (PAT): All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be instructed on how to schedule and take the PAT. The PAT is a test of the candidate's aerobic capacity and physical capability to perform various tasks required on the job. A separate fee (currently $150) is charged for the administration of the PAT. The PAT Training Guide is available on our website (www.mass.gov/civilservice) at the Medical and Physical Standards section.
Medical Exam: Candidates must pass the medical examination before participating in the Physical Abilities Test. The Medical and Physical Fitness Standards are available for review on our website (www.mass.gov/civilservice) at the Medical and Physical Standards section. Candidates may be required to pass both a medical examination and a psychological evaluation before appointment.
Academy Training: All candidates appointed as full-time Police Officers as a result of this examination will be required to successfully complete police academy training per MGL Ch. 41, §96B. All inquiries regarding this training should be submitted in writing to the Municipal Police Training Committee Headquarters,
Smoking Prohibition: In accordance with MGL Ch. 41, §101A, candidates hired from the Police Officer eligible list resulting from this examination are prohibited from smoking tobacco products at the time of and after appointment.
Character: No person who has been convicted of a felony shall be appointed as a Police Officer. A candidate may be disqualified for evidence of character clearly unsuited for police services. Most appointing authorities include a comprehensive background check as part of the selection process.
Firearms Permit: A candidate may need to obtain a valid firearms permit to qualify to be a Police Officer in
Driver's License: A candidate may need a valid
CLAIMS FOR PREFERENCE
It is your responsibility to review the Certification Order of Lists for civil service Police Officer on our website (www.mass.gov/civilservice), under Overview of Civil Service, Order of Persons on Eligible Lists. Please note, preferences are only available to individuals who receive a passing score on the written examination, and cannot be applied to a failing written examination score.
Credit for Employment/Experience as a Police Officer: Pursuant to the provisions of MGL Ch. 31, § 22, individuals may apply to receive credit for employment or experience in the position title of Police Officer. Information on how to apply for this credit will be available after
Candidates can submit a claim for the following preferences prior to the exam date, during the application period.
VETERANS: DEFINITION OF A MASSACHUSETTS VETERAN M.G.L. Chapter 4, Section 7, Clause 43 as amended by the Acts of 2004 Effective August 30, 2004: To be a "veteran" under Massachusetts law, a person is required to have either 180 days of regular active duty service and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions OR 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day of which is during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. A chart defining "wartime" service is available online at www.mass.gov/civilservice or www.mass.gov/veterans . Qualifying service must have been in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Air Force of the
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference and if your eligibility for veterans' preference has not been previously approved by HRD, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214 Member-4 Form (Release From Active Duty-Long Form) in order to receive proper credit. Although you may supply this proof at any time during the life of the eligible list, it is recommended that you submit it at the time of the examination or immediately upon qualification.
As of
DISABLED VETERAN STATUS: Claims for status as a disabled veteran require written confirmation from the US Veterans Administration of a continuing service-incurred disability rated not less than 10% based on wartime service (MGL. Chapter 31, Section 1).
POLICE OFFICER EXAMINATION DATE: APRIL 30, 2011 ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 6960
During the HRD review process or during the life of the applicable eligible list(s), applicants must make original supporting documentation available should the issue of authenticity arise with the submitted copies.
PREFERENCE FOR THE CHILDREN OF CERTAIN POLICE OFFICERS/FIREFIGHTERS: The son or daughter of a Firefighter or Police Officer employed in Massachusetts who was killed or died of injuries received in the performance of duty, or who was permanently disabled as a result of injuries received in the performance of duty, is entitled to certification preference under the provisions of Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1985.
RESIDENCY PREFERENCE: If residency preference is requested by an appointing authority, candidates who have resided in that community for the entire twelve-month period immediately preceding the date of the written examination are entitled to be placed on the eligible list for that community ahead of any non-residents. Candidates who have had a break in residence or have moved from one community to another within the twelve-month period preceding the date of the examination will not be entitled to claim residency preference in any community. Candidates can submit a claim prior to the exam date, during the application period. Verification of residency will be made by the appointing authority.
RACIAL/ETHNIC PREFERENCE: Due to a federal consent decree, African-American (Black) and Hispanic candidates are given certification preference in a number of communities, whether or not they are residents of those communities. It is your responsibility to review the Police Departments covered under a consent decree on our website (www.mass.gov/civilservice) under Guides & Publications, Police Information Civil Service, Police Departments Covered By Civil Service. Please be advised that the list of communities is subject to change and inquiries about status changes should be directed to the communities in question. The definition of Hispanic, for the purposes of the decree, includes any person born in a Spanish-speaking country or any person who grew up in a household in which the predominant language spoken was Spanish.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS: If an appointing authority requires that a Police Officer hold Emergency Medical Technician certification at the Basic, Intermediate, or Paramedic level prior to appointment, the appointing authority may request that competition for that vacancy be limited to persons holding such certifications. Proof of possession of a current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services must be submitted in order to qualify for this selective certification. Although you may supply this proof at any time during the life of the eligible list, it is recommended that you submit it at the time of the examination or immediately upon qualification so that you do not miss out on a potential opportunity.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION FOR BILINGUAL POLICE OFFICERS: If an appointing authority requires that a Police Officer be fluent in a second language (e.g., Spanish, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, etc.), the appointing authority may request that competition for that vacancy be limited to persons who have such skills. You will have the opportunity at the test site to indicate the foreign language(s) in which you are fluent. You will need to prove your language fluency at the time of appointment.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications MUST be filed with HRD, or postmarked, by
EXAMINATION FEE: All applications must be accompanied by a money order, certified bank check, credit card payment, or by a completed fee waiver form. The examination-processing fee is $100 for applications received by
FEE WAIVER: The examination fee may be waived for candidates receiving certain state or federal public assistance, unemployment insurance, or workers' compensation. Fee waiver forms are available from and must be filed at the address below, and may also be downloaded from the Applicant Forms section of our website (www.mass.gov/civilservice). Waiver forms must be accompanied by proof of eligibility, for the subject time period, in the form of signed and dated receipts, check stubs and/or other documentation from the agency providing assistance. To file a waiver, you must file a paper application form, and be sure to fill in item #16 on the application.
SPANISH-SPEAKING CANDIDATES: You may take the examination in the Spanish language. If you do, you must take and pass a separate written examination that tests your ability to read and understand English. This English Comprehension written examination will be administered on April 7, 2011. If you wish to take the examination in the Spanish language, you must submit a separate letter requesting this along with your application and examination processing fee or fee waiver form. A separate confirmation will be sent to candidates approved to take the
POLICE OFFICER EXAMINATION DATE: APRIL 30, 2011 ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 6960
TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: If you need special testing accommodations due to a documented impairment such as a hearing, learning, physical, mental or visual disability, fill in item #15 on the paper application form, or click the corresponding circle in the online application. You must also submit a letter of support from a qualified professional detailing what type of accommodation you require at the exam site. Without such a letter, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to grant your accommodation. This information is requested only to provide reasonable accommodation for exams, and will not be used for any other purposes.
CURRENT MILITARY PERSONNEL: ALL military personnel who, in connection with current service, have military orders that indicate their unavailability due to military service on
NO MAKE-UP EXAMINATION: With the exception of current military personnel as described above, no candidate has a right to a make-up examination due to personal or professional conflicts on the testing date. Candidates are advised to consider this BEFORE applying for the examination.
If you file an exam application by
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES:
Notice to Appear: Notices to Appear to the assigned examination site will be mailed to candidates for this examination. You will be able to get a copy of your notice after
REFUNDS: There will be NO REFUND of the examination-processing fee unless the examination is cancelled by HRD.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Candidates are responsible for notifying HRD in writing of any change of address after applying for the examination. Candidates may submit changes of address online in SOARIS at: https://www.csexam.hrd.state.ma.us/standings/, or by sending a written request, including former address, new address, effective date of new address, and social security number to HRD at the address below. Failure to keep your records up-to-date may jeopardize opportunities for employment.
PRIVATE SCHOOL OR SERVICE: The Human Resources Division does not recommend or endorse any private school, service, or publisher offering preparation and/or publications for examinations and is not responsible for their advertising claims.
IDENTIFICATION AT THE EXAMINATION SITE: At the examination site, applicants must present current and valid photo identification with signature (e.g., driver's license, passport, military ID).
For more information about this and other civil service examinations, see www.mass.gov/civilservice or email the Civil Service Unit at CivilService@hrd.state.ma.us.
Correspondence may be sent to:
Human Resources Division
ATTN: Test Administration
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FAX Number: (617) 727-0399
HRD's office hours are Monday through Friday,
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION - CIVIL SERVICE UNIT
POLICE DEPARTMENTS COVERED BY CIVIL SERVICE AS OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
Massachusetts General Law Ch. 31, section 58, permits cities and towns to ask that residents be placed on entry-level police officer lists before non-residents. A resident is a person who has lived in the same city or town for the full year before the date of the examination. Your residence, for civil service purposes, is the place where you actually lived and intended as your permanent home. If you were in the military, you may use the city or town where you lived when you entered the service, if you returned to that municipality after you left the military. If you are still in the military, check the Vet & Military Info section of the HRD Civil Service Unit website www.mass.gov/civilservice for more information.
The cities and towns followed by one asterisk are communities that currently have no upper age limit and may accept the provisions of MGL Chapter 31, section 58A, at any time. Such action would impose an upper age limit of 32 for all new public safety hires. The cities and towns followed by two asterisks are communities that have accepted the provisions of MGL Chapter 31, section 58A and they only accept candidates who were younger than age 32 as of the exam date as new public safety hires.
However, if you are a qualified veteran, either still in or released from the military, you may add up to a maximum of four years of service time to your age (to a maximum age of 36) and still be eligible for appointment in communities that have accepted section 58A. The cities and towns with no asterisk are communities that only accept candidates who were younger than age 32 as of last date to apply for the exam. The symbol # denotes reserve/intermittent (roster) list.
● denotes Chapter 43 of the Acts of 2007 of the Massachusetts General Laws which permits candidates to be considered for the position of police officer in the city of
Cities/Towns with strikethrough are NO LONGER under Civil Service - select link to view specific session law or municipal meeting minutes, if available.
POLICE CONSENT DECREE COMMUNITIES |
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| | 630 | | 511 | | 613 | | | |
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| | 803 | | 411 | | 249 | | | |
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| | 245 | | 644 | | 333 | | | |
POLICE NON-CONSENT DECREE COMMUNITIES | |||||||
| Abington*# | 709 | | 629 | Medway*# | 604 | | 334 |
| | 425 | | 836 | | 432 | | 839 |
| Acushnet# | 645 | | 646 | | 501 | | 356 |
| | 105 | | 641 | Middleboro* | 721 | | 240 |
| | 253 | | 731 | | 345 | | 431 |
| Amesbury*# | 504 | | 309 | Milbury* | 342 | | 622 |
| | 512 | Foxborough*# | 620 | Millis*# | 605 | | 445 |
| | 433 | | 450 | | 811 | Swampscott**# | 528 |
| | 454 | | 616 | Montague*# | 219 | | 634 |
| Athol*# | 304 | | 307 | | 451 | | 412 |
| | 627 | | 532 | | 601 | Uxbridge*# | 360 |
| | 341 | Grafton*# | 343 | | 507 | | 422 |
| | 623 | G. Barrington | 129 | | 453 | | 608 |
| | 734 | | 213 | | 103 | | 448 |
| | 427 | | 718 | | 513 | Ware# | 243 |
| | 615 | | 707 | 626 | | 726 | |
| | 437 | | 502 | Northbridge*# | 352 | | 440 |
| | 530 | | 702 | | 414 | Wayland# | 446 |
| | 418 | Holbrook** | 624 | Norton | 631 | Webster*# | 358 |
| Boston● | 807 | Holden*# | 324 | Norwell*# | 705 |
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| Bourne** | 730 | | 443 | | 609 | W.Bridgewater*# | 715 |
| | 614 | | 701 | Orange# | 221 | | 244 |
| | 717 | | 518 | | 350 | Westford# | 409 |
| | 841 | | 720 | Palmer*# | 337 | | 248 |
| | 419 | | 317 | | 520 | Westwood**# | 607 |
| | 838 | Lee* | 123 | Pembroke*# | 713 | | 625 |
| | 610 | | 332 | | 112 | Whitman*# | 711 |
| Carver*# | 722 | | 315 | | 619 | Williamstown# | 101 |
| Charlton*# | 349 | | 429 | | 723 | | 413 |
| | 410 | | 247 |
| Winchendon*# | 302 | |
| | 246 | | 526 | | 812 | | 430 |
| | 318 | Lynnfield# | 519 | Raynham# | 635 | | 802 |
| Cohasset*# | 703 | | 835 | | 421 | | 420 |
| | 113 | | 531 | Revere*# | 801 | Wrentham**# | 618 |
| | 521 | | 628 | | 706 | | |
| | 643 | | 529 | Rockport# | 533 | | |
| | 603 | | 449 | | 527 | | |
| | 406 | | 708 | | 505 | | |
| Duxbury*# | 714 | Maynard*# | 444 | | 732 | | |
| | 716 | | 888 | | 525 | | |
| | 239 | Medfield*# | 606 | | 704 | | |
| | 255 | | 834 | | 621 | | |
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