Civil Service
Application, selection, and hiring processes for state and municipal job vacancies in accordance with Chapter 31 of the Massachusetts General Law & the Personnel Administration Rules. Contact us with your questions at CivilService@hrd.state.ma.us
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Due to the recent preliminary injunction issued by the Suffolk Superior Court in regard to the police promotional exams, the Human Resources Division (HRD) will not band scores for the October, 2008 promotional exams or the November, 2008 fire promotional exams. HRD is planning on moving forward with rulemaking for score banding in the future.
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Notice to appear (site assignment) & examination form information for the April 25, 2009 Police Officer & State Trooper test.
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Exam announcement for the 2009 Police Officer, Cities and Towns & MBTA Transit Police & Trooper, State Police Dept. test - Exam Date: April 25, 2009
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Listing of HRD Civil Service Liaisons and the State Secretariats & Municipalities they serve.
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Access schedule of currently offered examinations, reading lists for public safety promotional examinations and exam forms information
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Forms for examination fee waivers, civil service personnel transactions; applicant record maintenance and state & city of Boston labor service applications.
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Guides & Publications related to civil service laws, rules, procedures, transactions, exam orientation & preparation, public safety entry level employment.
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How to update your applicant information, change your address, add veteran's status and change your employment choice locations.
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Information on initial (at-hire) Medical and Physical Fitness Standards for municipal public safety personnel, medical examinations, Physical Abilities Test (PAT), Wellness at Work Program.
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Information on Civil Service law, selection, appointment, promotion and termination processes for prospective employees, current employees and appointing authorities.
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The Human Resources Division (HRD) is proud to announce the availability of a new testing option for communities: the Regional Assessment Center Initiative. This Initiative will help many communities enjoy the benefits of Assessment Center testing, with a much lower cost than a Delegated Assessment Center.
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As a result of a recent court decision and settlement agreement reached in the case of BRADLEY, ET AL. V. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, ET AL., U.S. DISTRICT COURT, CIVIL ACTION NO. 05-CV-10213-PBS, certain candidates who took the 2002 or 2004 entry-level civil service firefighter examination, or the 2003 or 2005 entry-level civil service police officer examination may be entitled to be considered for hiring in the next round of hiring as a police officer or firefighter in the respective city or town where you applied.
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