Civil Service News
2010 Entry Level Firefighter Examination
Municipal Service
Open Competitive
This examination consists of two components: the Written examination and the Physical Abilities Test. Candidates must take and pass both components in order to be placed on the eligible list for appointment in a civil service city or town. Read the examination announcement(WORD) PDF RTF completely before filing your applications for the two exam components.
Last update: 11/16/2009 4:15 p.m. eastern
2010 Deputy Police Chief & Police Chief
Departmental Promotional Examination
Exam Date: May 15, 2010
Last update: 11/13/2009 3:30 p.m. eastern
Police Officer,
Cities and Towns & MBTA Transit Police
&
Trooper, State Police Dept.
Open Competitive Entry-Level Exam
Exam date: April 25, 2009
November 1, 2009 Update
Because of an ongoing legal issue, the release of marks from the 2009 Police Officer/State Trooper Examination will continue to be delayed. The list resulting from this exam will not be established until the marks have been released. At this time, no dates have been set for marks to be issued or for the list to be established. As soon as these dates are finalized, the information will be posted on this website.
The existing Police Officer list will remain active until the new list is established.
We apologize for these delays and for any inconvenience they may cause.
September 29, 2009 Update
The Human Resources Division (HRD) is working to release the scores as soon as possible and apologizes for the delay. Exam scores will be mailed and posted to a candidates Standings & Online Applicant Record Information System (SOARIS) account. Candidates are encouraged to establish their on-line account and review their contact information for accuracy.
If you have never accessed SOARIS before you will need to create an account as a first-time user.
If you have lost your account information you should visit our SOARIS UserID & Password Retrieval System.
Detailed information pertaining to the release of the exam scores will be posted here as it becomes available.
Last update: 11/1/2009 12:30 p.m. eastern
Change in Civil Service Appointment Procedures
Memo to appointing authorities about change in certification process(WORD)
Last update: 8/7/2009 4:15 p.m. eastern
Correction Officer I
Department of Correction
Open Competitive Examination
Announcement Number: 9019
Exam Date: September 26, 2009
Exam Announcement, Forms & Notice to Appear Information
Scores are usually available 90 days after the exam date.
Last update: 9/29/2009 11:30 p.m. eastern
Correctional Program Officer A/B
Department of Correction
Open Competitive Examination
Announcement Number: 4665
Exam Date: November 21, 2009
Last Date to Apply: November 2, 2009
Examination Announcement/Poster(RTF)
Exam Forms & Notice to Appear Information
Last update: 11/1/2009 12:30 p.m. eastern
2010 District Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief & Fire Chief
Departmental Promotional Examinations
Exam Date: March 20, 2010
Reading Lists for 2010 Fire Chief Series Promotional Exams
Last update: 9/18/2009 11:00 a.m. eastern
Fire Lieutenant & Fire Captain
Departmental Promotional Examinations
Exam Date: November 21, 2009
Fire Lieutenant & Fire Captain Municipal Fire Depts. Reading List(WORD)
Please be advised that the autumn 2009 Fire promotional exam scores will be the rounded total of the raw exam score plus experience and education credits and any preference points.
Exam Forms, Exam Scoring & Notice to Appear Information
Last Update: 1022/2009 8:00 a.m. eastern
Police Captain, Police Lieutenant & Police Sergeant
Departmental Promotional Examinations
Exam Date: October 17, 2009
Exam Forms, Exam Scoring & Notice to Appear Information - Updated 10/09/2009
Please be advised that the autumn 2009 Police promotional exam scores will be the rounded total of the raw exam score plus experience and education credits and any preference points.
Scores are usually available 90 days after the exam date.
Last Update: 10/19/2009 9:30 a.m. eastern
Public Safety Re-employment List
Last update: 11/19/2009 12:00 p.m. eastern
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