The Wellesley Police Department will be holding an open entrance exam from May through the end of June 2024 for the position of Police Officer. Interested applicants have the option of taking the entrance exam online, or in person through the GetBadged system (getbadged.com).
The Wellesley Police intends to hold the first round of police officer interviews in July of 2024 following the exam and is seeking to hire two to three officers by the Fall of 2024.
An in-person exam will be held on June 22, 2024, at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
In order to register for the entrance exam, applicants should visit www.getbadged.com and create a membership account. This account will allow you to sign up for an online or in person Wellesley Police entrance exam, as well as other exams for area police departments that use the GetBadged system.
The Wellesley Police Department:
The Wellesley Police Department is a progressive law enforcement agency that enjoys an outstanding relationship with its community. The men and women of the department take pride to keep Wellesley one of the most sought-after communities to live in.
Wellesley is located just 13 miles from Boston, is comprised of 29,000 residents, 3 colleges and more on 10.2 square miles. Community safety has been the mission of the Wellesley Police Department since 1893. To accomplish that mission, we must continue to attract the brightest, most qualified, and most capable candidates to our ranks. The Wellesley Police Department has competitive pay, educational incentives for college degrees and opportunities for advancement within the department.
The Wellesley Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minimum Requirements:
To be considered an eligible candidate, the Wellesley Police Department requires applicants receive a 70% and above on the GetBadged entry exam and meet or exceed the minimum requirements as outlined below.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Must possess a minimum of an associate degree upon appointment.
- Be at least 20 years old to take the examination, and 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
- Must pass oral interviews.
- Must pass a thorough background investigation prior to employment.
- Not be a convicted felon or have convictions from another jurisdiction that would be treated as a felony in the Commonwealth.
- No person, who has been convicted of a felony or any offense punishable under M.G.L. Chapter 94C (drug law violations) or have been convicted of a misdemeanor and has been confined to any jail or house of correction as punishment for said crime, M.G.L. Chapter 22C, Section 14, will be considered for employment.
- Must pass medical examination, psychological fitness for duty examination, and physical fitness test after receiving a conditional offer of employment.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts firearms license.
- Must reside within 15 miles of Wellesley, MA within one year of appointment.
- In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 101A, no officer or student officer appointed or hired after January 1, 1988, shall smoke any tobacco product.
- Be willing and able to meet the duties and obligations of a Wellesley Police Officer.
- Have the ability to successfully complete the MPTC Full-Time Police Academy.
- Must be free of any tattoo on the face, neck, ears, or any portion of the body above the uniform neckline. Any tattoo that is visible on any other body part or is otherwise significantly exposed by the standard uniforms (summer/winter/training, etc.), shall be subject to approval by the Chief of Police.
Salary & Compensation
The Wellesley PD offers a competitive salary & benefits compensation package.
Annual Salary:
- Starting Salary Range = $61,264 to $77,958 and Maximum Salary Range = $75,795 to $95,556, dependent upon applicable college education.
Annual Compensation Benefits:
- 80/20 Health Care
- Educational Incentive Pay
- Dental Plan
- Shift Differentials
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Time & Personal Time
Hiring Process:
Steps in the hiring process:
- Achieve a 70% or Above on the GetBadged Written Entry Exam by June 2024
- Preliminary Interview in July of 2024
- Background Investigation conducted in July-September 2024
- Formal Interview Panel-Fall of 2024
- Conditional Offer of Employment-Fall of 2024
- Pass a Medical Exam
- Pass the Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
- Pass a Psychological Evaluation
- Pass the MPTC Recruit Academy Entry-Level Fitness Standards
Have questions or concerns? Please reach out to Lieutenant Marie Cleary at the Wellesley Police Department.
Lt. Marie Cleary (781) 235-1212
mcleary@wellesleyma.gov
485 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482