You will receive a score notice within 60 days of completing the exam.

The exam is taken on a computer and managed by a proctor. It lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, and includes a Written Ability Test, Life Experience Survey and Work Styles Questionnaire. The sub-tests are designed to assess cognitive ability, past relevant experience and personal values that are essential to being a successful municipal Police Officer.

Yes! Worcester is a diverse community and encourages multilingual candidates to apply. In some cases, the Worcester Police Department may request a language-based hiring list, which would be limited to candidates who are fluent in a specific language identified by the Department.

The exam is authored and conducted in English, but a Spanish written exam is available to qualified candidates by request.

Anyone ages 19 - 39 with a high school diploma, High School Equivalency credential (GED) or three years of experience in the armed forces. You do not have to be a United States citizen OR a Massachusetts resident. However, candidates who have resided in Massachusetts for 12 months before the exam are entitled to be placed on the eligible Civil Service list as a resident for that community ahead of any non-residents.

A three-part test that is required to qualify you for entry-level employment as a Worcester Police Officer.