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2026 Environmental Police Officer C

Written Examination Date: November 4, 2026Application Period Begins: August 10, 2026Deadline to Apply: September 7, 2026Examination Fee: $150Examination Locations: Various sites across the Commonwealth

Eligibility

• Be an employee in the Massachusetts Environmental Police Agency with permanent civil service status in the title of Environmental Police Officer A/B.
• Have been employed in the eligible title after certification from a civil service list, on a permanent or temporary civil service basis for twelve months immediately preceding the examination date. A combination of temporary and permanent service can be applied towards meeting this twelve month requirement.

Time spent pursuant to a temporary appointment in the title of Environmental Police Officer C will not interrupt the service period in your permanent position. See General Law - Part I, Title IV, Chapter 31, Section 9 for complete information on eligibility for this examination.

Eligible List

Individuals placed on the resulting eligible list shall be eligible for certification from such list for such period as the administrator shall determine, but in any event not to exceed two years, unless otherwise outlined in Massachusetts General Law (MGL) 31 § 25 or the Human Resources Division (HRD) revocation policy.

Eligible Title

Environmental Police Officer A/B

Examination Weights

• 46% Technical Knowledge
• 34% Situational Judgement Test
• 20% Experience and Education

All applications and examination processing fees must be received by the application deadline. Two confirmation emails will be received: one confirming your application has been received, and one confirming your payment has been received. The application is not complete until you have received both confirmation emails.

Candidates who have been approved for an examination voucher may record redeeming the voucher on the application. If you have not submitted payment or redemption of an examination voucher of the examination processing on or before the application deadline, your application will not be accepted.

Current military personnel requesting a makeup opportunity, visit Civil Service Military Makeup Examinations for more information. With the exception of current military personnel, no candidate has the right to a makeup examination due to personal or professional conflicts on the testing date. Candidates may request a makeup examination by filing a written request with verifiable documentation to HRD no later than seven calendar days from the original written examination date. HRD reserves the right to approve or deny the request and may require additional examination processing upon approval.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need reasonable accommodations due to a documented impairment or medical condition, you must fill out the Testing Accommodations Request Form and submit supporting documentation as outlined on the form from a qualified professional detailing what type of accommodation you require at the exam site. The form and supporting documentation must be scanned and attached to the application or emailed to no later than four weeks prior to the exam date. Without such a letter, accommodations cannot be guaranteed. For information regarding reasonable accommodations and the required form please see: Reasonable Accommodations for Civil Service Examinations.

Examples of Essential Duties

Employees in this series enforce the laws of the Commonwealth and federal laws pertaining to the protection of our natural resources, wetlands, and waterways; commercial and recreational outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and boating; commercial and recreational vehicles; marine fisheries; forests and parks; hazardous waste; and water and air pollution. They seek to preserve and improve the quality and condition of the Commonwealth's natural environment by providing information and assistance to the public concerning fish and wildlife regulation, boat and all‑terrain vehicle regulation and safety, and environmental laws, rules and regulations; appear on the Commonwealth's behalf in court or legal proceedings; respond to environmental emergencies; operate patrol boats, all‑terrain vehicles, and powered watercraft; educate the public on such topics as boating, hunting safety, and the ethical and wise use of natural resources; and assist the public in registering boats. They are involved in patrol and protection, investigation and enforcement, legal procedures, record and report management, research, planning, and reporting, training and professional development, vehicle observation and enforcement, responding to crimes and disturbances, incident command, arrest‑related activities, police department facilities, evidence, and property management, internal/external communication and community relations, administration, and supervision of personnel.

Examination Subjects

• Technical Knowledge (TK) : The written examination will measure a candidate's applicable technical knowledge of relevant job duties and relevant knowledges, skills and abilities such as problem solving, planning and prioritizing, discretion/decision making, integrity/ethics, leadership, adaptability, and empathy/social welfare.
• Situational Judgement Test (SJT) : The examination will assess judgment and decision‑making, accountability, adaptability, guiding and developing others, leadership (including managing activities and building teams), and interpersonal skills (including conflict management).
• Reading List : 2026 Environmental Police Officer C Reading List
• Experience & Education (E&E) : All candidates must complete the 2026 Environmental Police Officer C E&E Claim application online. This is a separate application. Submitting an E&E claim in any way other than through the online claim process will result in a failed examination component. Instructions and a link to the E&E claim will be emailed to you prior to the written examination date. A confirmation email will be sent upon successful submission of an E&E Claim application.

Statutory Preference Points

• Veterans and disabled veterans will be awarded two points to their passing, overall (general average) examination score.
• To claim veterans' preference, select veteran status in the application and attach your DD214 to the application or email to
• For more information on veteran status, visit Military Information.

Updating Information

Candidates are responsible for maintaining accurate contact information. Failure to keep records current may jeopardize opportunities for employment. For information on how to update your information, visit Update Your Account.

Refunds

There will be no refunds of the examination processing unless the examination is cancelled by HRD.

Private School or Service

HRD does not recommend or endorse any private school, service, or publisher offering preparation and/or publications for examinations and is not responsible for their advertising claims.

Supplemental Information

Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about this and other civil service examinations, visit or email the Civil Service Unit at

Inquiries may also be made to HRD, Monday through Friday, 8:45am – 5:00pm, at the following numbers:Boston area: Within Massachusetts: TTY Number: