Civil Service Notice to Appear
Did anyone else who is registered for the 2019 Police exam not receive a notice to appear yesterday? The Civil Service website said that notices would be delivered by 3/8. Just want to make sure that...
View ArticleStart a new state job at a higher step?
I'm trying to figure out if there is any truth to this or not. I had heard that in MA, you can negotiate a higher step at appointment. I understand many departments hire you as a student officer and...
View Articlewhat's the process for finding a job after the CS exam?
im taking the exam this Saturday for the first time, what's the process for finding a job afterwards? Do all agencies have our scores and reach out, or do we just apply when we see a opening in our...
View ArticleDUI
I was wondering if any COs would know if a Misdemeanor DUI would disqualify me during the background check during the hiring process. I’ve called the HR department and could not get a clear answer....
View Article2017 Civil Service ALL POSTS !!!!!
New to Masscops just have a couple questions regarding this upcoming Civil Service exam. I interned with Mass State Police VFAS in college in 2015 and they basically told me although I had NH residency...
View ArticleMetro-Atlanta Police Hiring Event
Please join us at our Boston Area Hiring Event! Bentley University Adamian Academic Center 175 Forest Street Waltham, MA 02452 o Saturday June 8th and Sunday June 9th o 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM o Athletic...
View ArticleQuestion about seniority
I haven't been able to get an answer after looking through our contract and MGL C 31 regarding civil service law, so I'm curious to see if anyone can provide an answer or a resource here. I was hired...
View ArticleTransfer from CS to Non CS
Looking for anyone that has transferred from a civil service department to a non civil service department. I have been with my current department for 11 years now and I am contemplating making the move...
View ArticleCalculating Job Experience
So this has probably been posted somewhere already, but I've got a question about job experience as it relates to the civil service test. I've worked "part time" as a special officer on the Cape for 6...
View ArticleQuestion about Lateral Transfer within CS
I can't seem to find much info online regarding how a lateral transfer might work within civil service. Say you've been picked up by Town A and have been with them for say 3 years, and now want to work...
View Article2019 Civil service result and selecting towns for employment.
Hello everyone, I received my scores the other day for the 2019 civil service exam. In the email it stated to follow the link given if we would like to "select additional employment locations beyond...
View ArticleCivil Service/Reserve Academy Questions
Hello all, I am being sponsored to an upcoming reserve academy. It was to begin September 3rd, however it was pushed back to September 30th. The reason given is that several departments want to hire...
View Article2n+1 Formula question.
Have been looking around on HRD's website and haven't seen a clear answer. So the town I'm in say they want to hire 4 candidates. So by the formula, they would get to 9. I'm sitting as the 8th score,...
View ArticleOffer from multiple departments...?
Hi all, not sure if anyone has any knowledge on this one but here it goes... Going through hiring process (off 2017 list)with one department, not officially hired yet but it’s looking very good. Just...
View ArticleIs MSP still using the 2017 list?
I took the 2017 test and got an 85, got hired by my local department. I'm currently deployed as a reservist and just claimed veterans status. Is there any chance I get a state police card for the next...
View ArticleEMT-Basic
Good Afternoon all, I am inquiring how adding an EMT-B license will affect my score or standing on my town's list. I am in the process of getting my EMT certification and wonder if it gives me...
View ArticleVacancy Notice Reporting
Sorry if this is a dumb question! I received a vacancy notice from Transit Police today and they gave info on where and who to report to sign up. Should I dress like I'm going to an interview when I...
View ArticleTemporary Sergeant Position
When there is a posted Temporary Permanent Sergeant Position, can the appointing authority pick anyone from the three candidates, or because it is temporary permanent position, does the authority have...
View ArticleEnvironmental Police Exam 2020?
Any word on if the EP’s are gonna put out a test in 2020?
View Articlelateral transfer
I am a full time police officer in a western mass city and have been for approx 3 years. I have been looking to lateral transfer out east near boston for family reasons. Does anybody know what...
View ArticleField Parole Officer Test
Hello All, Currently a state CO in MA and am interested in becoming a Field Parole Officer. I have looked on the state website for civil service test but there is only a test for parole officer and not...
View ArticleSelf Sponser in MPTC Academy
currently in an MPTC academy as a self sponser. Looking to get hired asap. Any advice on how to go about this while in the academy? Can I fill slots for departments that had recruits drop out of the...
View ArticleMBTA Police advice
Hello all, from the town of Danvers and their department is not hiring for police officers at the moment. I am currently going through the hiring process for the Transit police in Boston. I’m a 23 y.o....
View ArticleBoston Civil Service
Hi all, I've always been interested in big city policing. As it stands, Boston is probably the best example of that. However, Boston's website says they won't hire non-Boston residents. Do you guys...
View ArticleBackground check
For Boston of background check, do they go really into depth about if you applied to other law enforcement agencies? Or could I get by with leaving it black, if I’ve been passed.
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