Framingham PD: Full-Time Entry Level Officer

Contact Information

Lt. Chris Eliadi

(508) 532-5914

cke@framinghamma.gov

1 William H Welch Way
Training Room
Framingham, MA 01702
United States

Type: FT Entry Level Officer

Is an exam required? Yes

Required Passing Score:

75%

Job Description

Join the Framingham PD: Where Diversity, Professionalism, and Purpose Intersect.

Entry Level Officers - What You Really Need to Know Before You Apply: If you’re serious about stepping into real police work, you owe it to yourself to learn what this department brings to the table. Be in the know on what sets Framingham PD apart!

Diverse & Multilingual Community: Framingham is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in Massachusetts, creating a dynamic and culturally rich environment for community policing.
FPD is Non-Civil Service Department: The department does not hire from the Civil Service exam and has the flexibility to tailor its eligibility criteria based on a candidate’s overall qualifications and fit—not solely on exam scores.
Strong Community Policing Model: The department maintains a visible presence through bike patrols, outreach events, youth programs, and neighborhood initiatives.
Opportunities for Specialty Units: Framingham builds careers, not just patrol shifts. Officers can pursue roles in Detectives, K-9, Motorcycle Patrol, Crisis Intervention, Traffic Enforcement, Training, and more.
Supportive Leadership & Department Culture: The command staff fosters open communication, training investment, and a professional-but-personal atmosphere.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered an eligible candidate, the Framingham PD requires applicants receive a 75% and above on the PES Entry Exam and meet or exceed the Minimum Requirements as outlined below.

Be a U.S. Citizen (Birth or naturalization)
Be at least 20 years of age upon submission of application
Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate Possess
Have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver's license
Must have the ability to be POST Certified
Possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain an unrestricted Massachusetts Class A License to Carry a Firearm (LTC-A)
Not be a convicted felon, or have convictions from another jurisdiction that would be treated as a felony in the Commonwealth
Not smoke and stay a non-smoker. Smoking of tobacco products is prohibited as outlined by G.L. c. 41 Section 101A of the Massachusetts General Laws
Must be free of tattoos past the wrist towards the hand, on the neck, or on the face
Be able to obtain CJIS certification
Receive a passing grade of 75% and above on the PES Entry Exam

Additional Qualifications

All candidates are required to pass the fitness test to be eligible to move to the next stage in the FPD hiring process.

Below are the standards for which your fitness abilities will be evaluated:

Framingham PD Physical Fitness Standards

Salary & Compensation

The Framingham PD offers a competitive salary & benefits compensation package.

Starting Salary: $57,127.72
Benefits: Details available upon request

Hiring Process

The Road to Getting Hired

Here’s what to expect on your journey from applicant to officer with the Framingham Police Department:

The Selection Team will identify police officer candidates (using the highest test scores).
Eligible candidates will proceed to the Physical Agility Test (PAT).
- Any candidates advancing to this stage of the process will be contacted directly by the FPD's hiring liaison.
- The number of candidates moving to this stage will be determined by the Chief of Police depending on the potential needs of the department.
- The Department will use an agility test (such as the "New Cooper Age and Gender Base Standards for Law Enforcement"), consistent with other Massachusetts Agencies.
Police officer candidates who have passed both the entry exam and the agility test will move forward in the process.
Candidate must be 21 years of age to enter a Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Academy.
Candidate must pass a thorough background investigation.

FPD: Equal Opportunity Employer

Framingham Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with federal, state, and municipal law, Framingham PD does not discriminate in its hiring, promotion, or personnel practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We actively encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

Candidate Profile

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Supporting Documents

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