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Sworn Police Officer Positions:
The Cambridge Police Department utilizes the Massachusetts Civil Service System for hiring Police Officers. Prospective applicants will need to either take the entry level Massachusetts Civil Service Police Exam or apply through our Civil Serve approved alternative hiring pathway, currently managed by GetBadged.com. Below are links to register / apply through these method.
Click Here to learn about the Massachusetts Civil Service Exam
Click Here to view the Non-Certified / Entry Level Police Officer Job Posting through GetBadged.com
Police Cadet Program:
The City of Cambridge's Police Cadet Program is a paid, benefitted, full-time civilian position with the Cambridge Police Department. This program requires a two-year commitment and is geared towards Cambridge residents between the ages of 18-23 years old who have an interest in pursuing a career in policing and serving their community. Many past participants in the Cadet Program have gone on to careers with the Cambridge Police, Cambridge Fire Department, Cambridge Emergency Communications and other public service providers. For more on the Police Cadet Program please CLICK HERE
Non-Sworn Professional Staff Positions:
There are a wide range of Full-Time, Non-Sworn Professional Staff Positions within the Cambridge Police Department. These positions are critical to supporting the department's regular operations. When available, Non-Sworn Professional Staff Positions are advertised in the City of Cambridge's Hiring Page, for more please CLICK HERE
Traffic Supervisors/School Crossing Guard:
During the school year, school crossing guards play a critical role in helping to keep pedestrians safe. Crossing Guards are part-time employees of the police department, typically working an hour in the morning and an hour in the afternoon on weekdays when school is in session. These positions are advertised in the City of Cambridge's Hiring Page, for more please CLICK HERE
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