The Medford Police Department is home to some of the nation’s finest police officers and civilian employees.
The first step to becoming a Medford Police Officer is to take the Massachusetts Civil Service Exam.
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The Medford Police Department-Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Once you take and pass the exam, your name will be placed on the eligible list to be considered. The lists are generated based on where you had residency one year prior to the exam date. When a police department is ready to hire, they request the eligible list and the Civil Service Unit sends a list of names.
If your name is reached, the hiring process will begin and may include the following:
- Complete an extensive employment packet
- Thorough background check
- Interview
If you are offered a job you can expect to first complete the following as part of the conditional offer of employment:
- Take and pass a medical exam
- Take and pass the Initial-Hire Physical Ability Test (PAT)
Once you have successfully passed the medical exam and PAT as well as any additional requirements from the department, you will begin your new rewarding career as a police officer that begins with attending a six month long police academy.
Here are some documents and links to other websites to help you on your way to becoming a Medford Police Officer.