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Do you or someone you know possess integrity, courage, and a willingness to help those in need? Perhaps you are ready to pursue a career as a police officer! The City of Cambridge is currently recruiting applicants to take the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Open Competitive Examination for Police Officers. More job information is available online at www.CambridgeMA.gov/Jobs or by contacting Personnel@cambridgepolice.org.

Informational Open House for Cambridge Residents
Monday, February 6, 2017
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility, 125 Sixth St, Cambridge
Call 617 349-4332 or 617-349-3374 for more info

Application Deadline: 2/21/17 (Fee $100)
Final Deadline: 3/1/17 (Fee $150)

To apply go online to www.mass.gov/civilservice or call 617-878-9895

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has announced the upcoming Open Competitive Examination for Police Officers, scheduled for March 25, 2017. The deadline for this exam is February 21, 2017 and applications will not be accepted after March 1, 2017.

This examination is being held to establish an eligible list from which to fill Police Officer vacancies in civil service cities and towns, and MBTA Transit Police. This eligible list may also be used to fill Police Officer vacancies in non-civil service jurisdictions


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