Police Officer Recruitment

Welcome to the LPD Police Officer Recruitment page! Here you will find a variety of resources to help you navigate your way through the recruitment process. This page will be updated periodically. 


2022 Municipal Police Officer Exam Information 

Application Period: November 23, 2021 - January 18, 2022 

Written Exam Start Date: March 16, 2022 

Score Release Date: TBD 

Exam Processing Fee for Municipal Police: $100

Interested applicants can access the exam fee waiver here. Please note that there is a $50 late fee for applications received after January 18th. No applications will be accepted after February 1st. For additional information, please visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/2022-municipal-police-officer-and-mbta-transit-police-officer-examination. To view frequently asked questions, please visit https://www.mass.gov/doc/frequently-asked-questions-for-the-police-officer-exam/download.

Written Exam

Applicants are encouraged to review the Police Officer Written Examination Preparation Guide located here.  

Physical Ability Test 

Applicants are encouraged to review the Police Officer Physical Ability (PAT) Preparation Guide located here. 

Questions 

For questions regarding the LPD recruitment process, please contact policerecruiting@lowellma.gov. For questions regarding the Massachusetts Civil Service, please contact civilservice@mass.gov .  


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