Police Captain

Boston, MA
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Police Department

Closing Date: 8/12/2025

Essential Functions:

  • Under supervision, to perform the duties of a Police Captain in conformance with the rules and regulations of the Police Department; to perform all duties assigned by a higher rank up to the Chief of Police in every phase of police work; and to perform related work as required.

Requirements:

  • All applications must be received by the application deadline and accompanied by an examination processing fee of $150.
  • You will receive two confirmation emails when you have completed the process: one email confirming your application has been received, and one email confirming your payment has been received.
  • Your application is not complete until you have received both confirmation emails. Candidates who have been approved for an examination fee voucher may opt to redeem their voucher on the application.
  • If you have not submitted payment or redemption of an examination voucher of the examination processing fee on or before the application deadline, your application will not be accepted.
  • Note: Although the online application system allows candidates to elect to receive notification by email or regular mail, please be advised that HRD utilizes only email for all notices to candidates.
  • All candidates must complete the 2025 Police Captain E&E Claim application online. The E&E Claim application is an examination component and is separate from the Written Exam application you submitted to take the exam.