On March 21st, the City of Lawrence hosted an application drive for the upcoming Civil Service Police Officer written exam scheduled for April 25th, 2015. The application drive is geared towards encouraging individuals interested in becoming a police officer to apply for the civil service exam. Women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to take the exam.
“The civil service exam application process is not always an easy one,” said Interim Police Chief James Fitzpatrick. “This application drive will offer guidance as individuals go through each step of the application while answering any questions they may have about the process.”
Throughout the application drive, computers were set up in the Council Chambers at the first floor of City Hall where interested parties filled out the Civil Service exam application and paid online. There was also an informational slide show regarding the exam material playing at City Hall throughout the day as well a uniformed Police Officer on hand to answer any questions applicants may have about the exam and the process of becoming a police officer.
“I want to encourage all individuals who are interested in being a police officer and are of good character to apply for the civil service exam; this is an opportunity to have any questions pertaining to the job and application process answered,” said Mayor Daniel Rivera. “Plus, you can’t get on the list to be a cop if you don’t take the test.”
According to City of Lawrence Personnel Director Frank Bonet, 41 women of a total of 150 citizens applied. “Pretty good, for a city where according to the Census, 58% are women”, said Bonet.
If you haven’t applied you still have a chance, according to City of Lawrence Personnel Director Frank Bonet, you have until the 26th of this month and all you need is a driver’s license, a DD214 Form (for Veterans only), a debit or credit card for payment (application fee is $150)—no other forms of payment can be accepted. Applicants must be 21 or older on or by April 25th, 2015 to be eligible.
For any questions regarding the Civil Service Exam Application or the application process, please contact the City of Lawrence Personnel Department at 978-620-3060 or by email at FBonet@cityoflawrence.com.
