2026 Bridgewater Police Captain Sole AC w/In Title

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Statewide, MA

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About The Position

The Bridgewater Police Captain examination is being administered through a delegation agreement by the appointing authority to establish an eligible list through the Human Resources Division (HRD), from which a Police Captain vacancy will be filled. Candidates must successfully pass the examination to be eligible for placement on the resulting eligible list. The Sole Assessment Center accounts for 100% of the final score. The examination is scheduled for January 8, 2027, at a location to be determined. The application period runs from October 30 through November 13, 2026, and the examination processing fee is $150.

The position’s general duties include overseeing recruitment, selection, and promotion processes; developing policing strategies to prevent crime and respond effectively to community needs; serving as a liaison with news media, business and civic organizations, and other assigned groups; monitoring or conducting internal affairs investigations and securely maintaining related records; coordinating crime analysis, crime mapping, planning, and research; and ensuring personnel complete required training and maintain current specialty certifications. Other duties may be assigned or required. For a complete position description, candidates may contact the Bridgewater Police Department.

Eligibility is limited to employees of the police department for which the examination is given who hold permanent civil service status in an eligible title by the examination date and have served in the force for at least one year after appointment while performing the eligible title’s duties. Police Officers must have one year of permanent experience after completing an approved police academy; Student Officer service before academy completion does not count. Eligible candidates may claim credit for qualifying experience in the Police Captain title, subject to verification and the stated submission requirements. The resulting eligible list may remain in effect for up to two years, subject to applicable law and HRD policy.

Requirements

• Be an employee in the police department for which the examination is given and have permanent civil service status in an eligible title by the examination date.
• Have served in the force for at least one year since appointment while 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; Student Officer service before successful academy completion does not count.
• Successfully pass the Sole Assessment Center to be eligible for placement on the resulting eligible list.
• Submit the application by November 13, 2026, and pay the $150 examination processing fee.
• Present current, valid government-issued photo identification with signature at the examination site.

Nice To Haves

• Qualifying employment or experience in the position title of Police Captain may be claimed for in-title experience credit, subject to verification and supporting documentation.
• Qualified veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with 25 years of service as a member of a regular police force who have passed a promotional examination may claim statutory preference points.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate recruitment, selection, and promotion processes.
• Develop policing strategies to prevent crime and respond effectively to community needs.
• Act as a liaison with news media, business and civic organizations, and other individuals and organizations as assigned by the Chief.
• Monitor and/or conduct internal affairs investigations.
• Maintain secure records of internal affairs investigations and/or criminal complaints against personnel.
• Coordinate and direct crime analysis, crime mapping, planning, and research for the department.
• Ensure personnel receive prescribed training as determined by the Chief and maintain current certifications for all specialties.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

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