Skip to main content

Log in links for this page

How to Become a Police Officer in Massachusetts

All you need to know about becoming a police officer in a Civil Service department

LOG IN:

First, you need to apply for the exam. Next, you will want to be prepared for the written exam. Once you take and pass the exam, your name will be placed on a list to be considered.

Registration for the Municipal Police Officer and MBTA Transit Police Officer exam has been closed.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Your Police Career in Massachusetts Begins Here  Police departments covered by Civil Service  

What you need to know

2022 Municipal Police Officer and MBTA Transit Police Officer Examination  Civil Service Entry Level Police Exam - FAQs 

Contact Information

Address

100 Cambridge Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114
Directions 

Phone

Telephone (617) 878-9700
Toll Free within Massachusetts 1-(800)-392-6178
TTY (617) 878-9762

Online

civilservice@mass.gov
Civil Service Information 
Log in to my Civil Service Online account 

Fax

(617) 727-0399

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events scheduled
See past events for the How to Become a Police Officer in Massachusetts

More Information

Related Services

Additional Resources

Civil Service Jobs
Police Academy
Massachusetts State Police
State Police Academy
Feedback