Career Opportunities

Sworn Police Officer Positions: 

The Cambridge Police Department utilizes the Massachusetts Civil Service System for hiring Police Officers. Prospective applicants will need to take the entry level Massachusetts Civil Service Police Exam to apply for a position with the Cambridge Police Department. Upon successfully passing this exam, the Civil Service Commission will place the applicants name on an eligible hiring list that will be used to fill vacant positions. For more on Sworn Police Officer Positions please CLICK HERE

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