Civil Service

We strive to recruit a qualified diverse labor force and evaluate current and potential employees desiring a career in public safety, to fill jobs in agencies and municipalities across the Commonwealth.

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CO Head Cook exam notice emailed 5/31 
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Fire Alarm Operator exam notice emailed 5/31 
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Reading list for 2019 Fire Promo exam Available! 
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Becoming a Firefighter in Massachusetts 
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Civil Service Exam Schedule 

Contact Us

Civil Service

Address

100 Cambridge Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114
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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

Who we serve

Current and future public safety personnel such as firefighters, correctional officers and police officers as well as the organizations that hire them.

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Recent news & announcements

News

Notices to Appear for 2019 Correction Officer Head Cook exam will be emailed on May 31, 2019. 

5/15/2019 Civil Service

Examination Date: June 15, 2019

News

Notices to Appear for 2019 Fire Alarm Operator exam will be emailed on May 31, 2019. 

5/15/2019 Civil Service

Examination Date: June 15, 2019

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