Key Dates for the Promotional Exams
Application Opening: July 7, 2023
Application Deadline: August 1, 2023
Notice to Appear for Exam: September 8, 2023
Examination Date: September 23, 2023
Education & Experience (E&E) Application Deadline: September 30, 2023
Score Release Date: December 20, 2023 & December 21, 2023
Education & Experience (E&E) Last Day to Appeal: January 7, 2024 & January 8, 2024
Eligible List Establishment Date: February 20, 2024
Written Examination Fee: $150
Location: Various sites across the Commonwealth
Eligibility: This is a departmental promotional exam. Please refer to the exam poster/application for specific information.
Additional Resources
Next steps
- Create or log in to your Civil Service online account.
- Read texts on the Reading list.
- Apply for the exam beginning July 7, 2023.
- Notice to Appear for Examination: September 8, 2023
Two weeks before the examination date you will receive a notice to appear by email. The notice will tell you the location and the time to appear for your examination. Please check your junk or spam mail folder for the mail before contacting this office.
- Education & Experience (E&E) Application Deadline: September 30, 2023
Promotional exam candidates are required to file their E&E Claims; It is a mandatory exam component and will result in a failing score on the E&E component if the claim is not completed. Supporting documentation will be accepted up to seven calendar days following the exam date by email: civilservice@mass.gov - Score Release Date: December 20, 2023 & December 21, 2023
You will receive your examination result by email. - Education & Experience (E&E) Last Day to Appeal: January 7, 2024 & January 8, 2024
Before filing an appeal regarding your E&E claim, please ensure that your submitted documentation supports the information referenced on your E&E claim. - Eligible List Establishment Date: February 20, 2024
When the eligible list is established, you will be able to view your rank.
Police Departments Participating in the 2023 Promotional Exams
Note: Departments are listed on the specific poster or application for which they are participating in. Please locate the correct application that contains your department.
Definitions
1YP = 1 year of eligibility required in the eligible title
3YP = 3 years of eligibility required in the eligible title
Police Sergeant (1YP)
The examination weights are: 56% Technical Knowledge, 24% Situational Judgment and 20% E&E.
Eligible Title: Police Officer
City/Town: Braintree, Chelsea, Everett, Holyoke, Medfield, Norton, Saugus, Stoneham, Stoughton, Wakefield, Watertown, Westfield, Whitman, Winchendon, Woburn
Police Sergeant (1YP-442)
The examination weights are: 40% written examination (Technical Knowledge and Situational Judgement); 40% assessment center; 20% E&E.
Eligible Title: Police Officer
City/Town: Arlington, Chelmsford, Gardner
Police Sergeant (1YP-451)
The examination weights are: 40% written examination (Technical Knowledge and Situational Judgement); 50% assessment center; 10% E&E.
Eligible Title: Police Officer
City/Town: Leominster
Police Sergeant (3YP)
The examination weights are: 56% Technical Knowledge, 24% Situational Judgment and 20% E&E.
Eligible Title: Police Officer
City/Town: Chicopee, Fall River, MBTA, Methuen, New Bedford, Pittsfield, Quincy, Somerville, Springfield, Weymouth
Police Sergeant (3YP-442)
The examination weights are: 40% written examination (Technical Knowledge and Situational Judgement); 40% assessment center; 20% E&E.
Eligible Title: Police Officer
City/Town: Medford, Peabody
Police Sergeant (3YP-532)
The examination weights are: 50% written examination (Technical Knowledge and Situational Judgement); 30% assessment center; 20% E&E
Eligible Title: Police Officer
City/Town: Taunton
Police Lieutenant (1YP)
The examination weights are: 52% Technical Knowledge, 28% Situational Judgment and 20% E&E.
Eligible Title: Police Sergeant, Police Officer
City/Town: Agawam, Lancaster, Randolph
Eligible Title: Police Sergeant
City/Town: Chelsea, Chicopee, Everett, Fall River, Holyoke, MBTA, Medfield, Melrose, Methuen, New Bedford, Quincy, Saugus, Somerville, Stoneham, Stoughton, Wakefield, Waltham, Watertown, Westfield, Whitman
Police Lieutenant (1YP-442)
The examination weights are: 40% written examination (Technical Knowledge and Situational Judgement); 40% assessment center; 20% E&E.
Eligible Title: Police Sergeant, Police Officer
City/Town: Arlington
Eligible Title: Police Sergeant
City/Town: Barnstable, Taunton
Police Lieutenant (1YP-451)
The examination weights are: 40% written examination (Technical Knowledge and Situational Judgement); 50% assessment center; 10% E&E.
Eligible Title: Police Sergeant
City/Town: Haverhill
Police Captain (1YP)
The examination weights are: 48% Technical Knowledge, 32% Situational Judgment and 20% E&E.
Eligible Title: Police Lieutenant
City/Town: Chelsea, Chicopee, Everett, Fall River, Methuen, New Bedford, Somerville, Watertown
Police Captain (1YP-442)
The examination weights are: 40% written examination (Technical Knowledge and Situational Judgement); 40% assessment center; 20% E&E.
Eligible Title: Police Lieutenant, Police Sergeant, Police Officer
City/Town: Arlington
Eligible Title: Police Lieutenant
City/Town: Peabody
Police Captain (1YP-352)
The examination weights are: 30% written examination (Technical Knowledge and Situational Judgement); 50% assessment center; 20% E&E.
Eligible Title: Police Lieutenant
City/Town: Taunton
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| Date published: | June 8, 2023 |
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| Last updated: | February 21, 2024 |