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CIVILIAN POSITIONS
For information on civilian (non-sworn) positions in the Woburn Police Department contact the City of Woburn Human Resources Department at 781-932-4459 or on line at City of Woburn Human Resources Department.
POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS
The City of Woburn Police Department is a Civil Service Police Department . Therefore, all persons interested in a position with the Department must apply through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Human Resources Division (HRD).
Entry level municipal police officer examinations are held once a year. This scheduled examination is a statewide open exam for all civil service police agencies. The next examination is scheduled for April 25, 2009.
ENRTY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER EXAMINATION
EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 8265 - Police Officer
8434 - Police Officer/Trooper
TEST DATE: April 25, 2009
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 18, 2009
• There will be an additional $ 50 processing fee for applications received after this date. Applications will not be accepted after April 1, 2009.
EXAMINATION APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications and information about eligibility requirements, application fees, and the examination process are available at the Human Resources Division, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108-1515 or by calling the Examination Information Line at (617) 878-9895 or toll-free at (800) 392-6178 or on-line at Police Officer Entrance Exam Announcement.
Those interested in taking the Civil Service Entrance Examination can also apply on line at Police Officer Entrance Examination On-Line Application.
The application fee is $100.00, but may be waived for applicants receiving certain state or federal assistance, unemployment insurance, or worker’s compensation. Fee Waiver Form.
EXAM ORIENTATION AND PREPARATION GUIDE
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND REQUISITE SKILLS
A Police Officer works under supervision to perform law enforcement duties, protecting life, property, and the civil rights of individuals. Primary duties include patrol; interacting with citizens to provide service and render assistance; and preparing and completing records, reports, and other paperwork documenting incidents for use in prosecution. A Police Officer is dispatched to crime and emergency scenes in response to reported violations, accidents, domestic disputes and abuses, and other incidents; carries out crime scene duties; makes arrests and performs search and seizure; conducts investigations; and interviews witnesses, suspects, and complainants.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
As of the date of employment, applicants must have either:
• A high school diploma or equivalency certificate approved by the Massachusetts Department of
Education OR
• Three years experience in the armed forces of the United States with last release or discharge
under honorable conditions.
OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
All candidates for appointment to the Woburn Police Department must:
• Be at least 21 years of age as of April 25, 2009 to take the 2009 Exam.
• Be a non-smoker at the time of and after appointment.
• Pass a medical examination and a Physical Abilities Test.
• Pass a psychological examination.
• Not have been convicted of a felony at any time.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Have good moral character.
• Be honorably discharged from the Armed Forces, if applicable.
• Possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and have a good driving record.
The City of Woburn Police Department is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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