Interested in Becoming an Everett Police Officer
Few careers are more fulfilling than that of being a police officer. More now than ever we need young men and women who are interested in serving and giving back to the community. Policing today is as much about service, helping people and improving the quality of life as it is about enforcing the law.
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COMMUNITY COMMITTED
The Everett Police Department is committed to community policing. It is part of our culture; we encourage our officers to be involved and engaged with the community. Many of the issues our officers face are community issues that require a solution that might not best be served by engaging the criminal justice system. We work with our partners at Cambridge Health Alliance and Eliot Health Service to assist those in need, whether it’s homeless issues or emotional or mental health concerns. We work with social workers and counselors as part of jail diversion program. Our officers have fostered relationships and had direct impact on issues like food insecurity and other interest in the community. Our officers continue to support the Grace Food Pantry in getting food to those that need it.
Policing is not just a job – but a career. A career that will bring out the best in you and provide you an opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals and the community you serve.
CIVIL SERVICE
The Everett Police Department is a civil service police department.
To be an Everett Police Officer you need to take the civil service exam beginning on March 16th, 2022.
Important Information
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Examination
The state holds a civil service exam every two years to become an officer. The next exam will take place in March 2022. The application date deadline is January 18th, 2022. There is an additional $50 late fee for applications received after this date. Applications will not be accepted after February 1st, 2022.
To become a police officer, you need to first take a written test. You also need to meet the following requirements:
- You must be at least 19 years of age on the date of the exam.*
- You need to have a high school diploma or a GED certificate. You can also satisfy this requirement with three years of military service and an honorable discharge.
- To claim residency preference, you must be a Everett resident (lived in the city) at least one year before the date of your exam. Please see the below for those active in the military.
- You must meet minimum fitness requirements. A fitness test measures a candidate’s overall level of fitness through structured activities that assess strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health. With enough training and determination, anyone can achieve success.
* You can take the written exam when you turn 19, but you won’t be considered for a position until you turn 21.
Military Residency Preference
For military personnel who were on full-time active duty during any part of or the entire 12-month period required to establish residency in Everett, you may still be eligible to claim residency preference if you meet the following conditions:
- You must have served a period of full-time military active duty (for which you received or will receive a DD214) during any part of the 12 month period.
- You must have been a Massachusetts Resident at the time of entry into full-time active duty or your Home of Record on your DD214 for this period of active duty must be a city or town in Massachusetts.
See more at https://www.mass.gov/service-details/residency-preference.
Registration
To register to take the civil service exam to become a police officer, you need to create an account online. The state’s website has more information about the Civil Service exam.
More information about the Civil Service exam Click Here.
The early application fee for the exam is $100 and the final application date fee is $150. You can pay on the state’s website with a credit or debit card.
Fee Waiver
The exam fee may be waived for candidates receiving certain state or federal public aid, or unemployment insurance. You can find fee waiver forms in the applicant forms section of the state’s website. The examination information hotline is 617-878-9895.
You can also visit https://www.mass.gov/service-details/exam-fee-waiver-form.