How to Become A Police Officer in Massachusetts
somervillepd.com › faq › 135-becoming-a-policeApr 12, 2021 · Please read the steps to becoming a police officer; First step is to take the written exam. Check the exam schedule to find the next exam being offered. Requirement to take the exam is; You must meet the age requirements. You do not need to be a resident of Massachusetts to take the exam. After taking the written exam, your name will be placed on the eligible list. When a police department is ready to hire, they request the eligible list and the Civil Service Unit sends a list of names.