2026 Police Officer (October)

Overview 2026 Municipal and MBTA Transit Police Officer Examination (October) for statewide positions. The exam establishes eligible lists for Police Officer vacancies in civil service Municipal Police Departments and MBTA Transit Police. Application Period Opening date: June 22, 2026. Closing date: August 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Exam Details Written Examination Period: October 2, 2026 to October 10, 2026. Examination Processing Fee: $75. No refund unless the exam is cancelled. Fee waiver: Available for qualifying individuals receiving state or federal assistance. Exam Components: Written Ability Test (WAT), Life Experience Survey (LES), Work Styles Questionnaire (WSQ). Exam locations: Various sites across the Commonwealth. Eligibility & Requirements Age: 19 by October 2, 2026; 21 by appointment. Education: High school diploma/equivalency or 3 years armed forces experience. Residency and preference claims: Must be proved in the application. Provide notice of reasonable accommodations with required documentation. Qualifications Perform law enforcement duties: patrol, respond to incidents, conduct investigations, and prepare reports. Demonstrate required cognitive, life experience, and work‑style competencies as measured by WAT, LES, and WSQ. Physical, Medical Standards Pass a medical examination before the Physical Ability Test (PAT). Pass the PAT, which assesses aerobic capacity and job‑specific tasks. Smoking prohibition applies to hired officers. Eligibility List & Follow‑Up Highest score from multiple exam administrations within two years prevails; the list expires two years after placement. Conditional offer leads to PAT and other screening processes. EEO Statement Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Questions about the exam can be directed to View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Massachusetts