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How to Become a Police Officer in Massachusetts

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

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.

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2024 Municipal Police Officer, MBTA Transit Police Officer and State Trooper Examination  Civil Service Entry Level Police Exam - FAQs 

Contact Information

Address

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

Telephone Call Civil Service Unit, Telephone at (617) 878-9700
Toll Free within Massachusetts Call Civil Service Unit, Toll Free within Massachusetts at 1-(800)-392-6178
TTY Call Civil Service Unit, TTY at (617) 878-9762

Online

Email Civil Service Unit at civilservice@mass.gov
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Log in to my Civil Service Online account 

Fax

(617) 727-0399

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