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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Civil Service

Address

Civil Service Unit
One Ashburton Place, Room 301, Boston, MA 02108
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 
Civil Service 

Fax

(617) 727-0399

Who we serve

Hiring Authorities, Current and Prospective employees

What would you like to do?

Top actions & services

Civil Service Information 
Examination Schedule 
Eligible Lists 

More actions & services

Civil Service for a Hiring Authority 
Civil Service for Veterans  
How to Become a Police Officer in Massachusetts  

Recent news & announcements

News

2019 Police Officer Exam Date Announced 

10/22/2018 Civil Service

Apply Now! Application Deadline: February 5, 2019

News

2018 Firefighter  

10/31/2018 Civil Service

Eligible List Established: December 1, 2018

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Upcoming Events

  • Information Session for 2019 Police Examination 

    6 Livingstone St., Kay Pam, Dorchester, MA 02124
    Saturday, January 19, 2019
    2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    Meet representatives from the Boston Police Department and members of the Civil Service Unit to learn more about how to become a Police Officer in Massachusetts!
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