2026 Beverly Police Captain Sole AC w/E&E

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Statewide, MA

19h

About The Position

The Beverly Police Captain examination is administered under a delegation agreement to establish an eligible list through the Human Resources Division (HRD), from which a Police Captain vacancy will be filled. Candidates must successfully complete and pass the examination to be eligible for placement on the resulting list. The examination consists of a Sole Assessment Center, worth 80% of the final score, and an Experience & Education (E&E) component, worth 20%. The assessment center will be conducted by a third-party vendor selected by the municipality. Candidates must also submit a separate online Beverly Police Captain E&E Claim application; submitting it by another method results in a failed examination component.

The eligible title is Police Lieutenant. To qualify, candidates must have permanent civil service status in an eligible title in the police department holding the examination and must have served in the force for at least one year since appointment while performing the duties of that title. Additional eligibility provisions apply to entry-level titles and Police Officers, including permanent experience following completion of an approved police academy course. The examination is scheduled for December 19, 2026; the examination location is to be determined. The resulting eligible list may remain in effect for up to two years, subject to applicable law and HRD policy.

Requirements

• Permanent civil service status in an eligible title in the police department for which the examination is given by the examination date.
• At least one year of service in the force since appointment, performing the duties of the eligible title; qualifying temporary and permanent service from a certification may be combined.
• Police Officers must have one year of permanent experience after completing an approved police academy course; service as a Student Officer before successful academy completion does not count.
• Successfully complete and pass the examination to be eligible for placement on the eligible list.
• Complete the separate Beverly Police Captain E&E Claim application online.
• Submit the application and examination processing fee, or approved fee voucher redemption, by the application deadline.
• Present current, valid government-issued photo identification with a signature at the examination site.

Nice To Haves

• Veteran or Disabled Veteran status, or 25 years of service as a member of a regular police force and passing a promotional appointment examination, may qualify a candidate for two statutory preference points upon submission of required proof.

Responsibilities

• Supervise police units conducting law enforcement field operations to ensure personnel perform duties efficiently.
• Monitor complex or difficult criminal investigations, including supervising the development of professional work methods and procedures.
• Evaluate subordinate personnel's work performance, document evaluations, and provide corrective guidance as needed.
• Develop and monitor subordinate personnel's knowledge, skills, and abilities through formal and informal training.
• Review and critique subordinate personnel's reports and recommend improvements to communications, traffic enforcement, and criminal and motor vehicle investigation techniques and strategies.
• Assist with the discipline process, recommend discipline when necessary, and ensure policies, procedures, and practices are followed.
• Report findings to the Chief of Police for appropriate administrative action.
• Coordinate with local, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies and direct field efforts when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed