The Wilmington Police Department is a Civil Service Department. New officers are hired from a pool of eligible candidates who successfully pass the Civil Service exam. The exam is administered by the Massachusetts Human Resources Division (HRD). For test information, please visit their website.
When the Department is hiring new officers, eligible candidates will be notified by the HRD. Prior to being hired, candidates will go through an interview process as well as psychological and physical agility testing. Once hired, new officers attend a 22 week police academy administered by the Municipal Police Training Committee.
To view job opportunities for the Town of Wilmington, please visit the Town’s website.
The Town of Wilmington Is An Equal Opportunity Employer.
The 2023 Municipal Police Officer, MBTA Transit Police Officer and State Trooper Examination Application Is Now Available!
Application Period Begins: October 31, 2022
Application Deadline: January 31, 2023*
Notices to Appear for Exam: March 3, 2023
Examination Beginning Date: March 18, 2023 – April 1, 2023
Note: Please be advised, depending on the number of candidates, the examination administration period may be extended past April 1, 2023.
Examination location: Various sites across the Commonwealth
Examination Fee for Municipal Police, Transit Police (MBTA) AND/OR State Trooper: $75*
Examination Fee Waiver Form Available Online.
*There is an additional $50 late fee for applications received after January 17, 2023. Applications will not be accepted after January 31, 2023.