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NORTON: Civil Service Hiring Process

Norton is a civil service community, which means that all candidates must take an Open Competitive Exam administered periodically by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Human Resources.~The score of that test determines the list from which we must hire. Candidates are then required to complete a(n):

• Background Investigation
• Oral Interview
• Medical Examination
• Psychological Examination
• Physical Abilities Test

Selected candidates who have successfully completed all parts of the interview process are enrolled in a Police Academy for 24 weeks of training before they are assigned to on-the-job training during a one year probationary period.Civil Service Laws require that we hire officers from the Civil Service List.~ Therefore, we encourage anyone interested in employment to go to the Massachusetts HRD website and register to take the next civil service exam.For more information, visit:http://www.mass.gov/anf/employment-equal-access-disability/oversight-agencies/hrd/The Norton Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer