Find information for anyone who’s interested in becoming a Court Officer at the Trial Court.
- This page, Massachusetts Trial Court Officer Academy, is offered by
- Trial Court Human Resources Department
- Executive Office of the Trial Court
- Massachusetts Court System
Massachusetts Trial Court Officer Academy
How to become a Massachusetts Trial Court Officer
Get information on how to become a Trial Court Officer and learn about the Court Officer entrance exam and academy.
Trial Court Officer Examination
To be eligible to apply for a Court Officer position, applicants must pass the Court Officer Entrance Exam.
Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
To be eligible to apply for a Court Officer position, applicants must also successfully complete the PAT.
Trial Court Officer Academy
Newly hired court officer recruits are assigned to an 8-week Court Officer Academy for training before they start their first court assignment.
Academy FAQs
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Massachusetts Trial Court Officer Recruit Manual
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Academy Medical Deferment Policy
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Court Officer Training Academy Organizational Chart
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Training Academy Standards Titles
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