Entry Level Candidates: It's Not a Department Exam — It’s GetBadged!
Here's the breakdown on how your GetBadged score works for you:
Why waste hundreds (or thousands) on paying for every department’s exam? At getbadged, we killed the pay-per-exam model. Becoming an officer should never depend on who can afford the most fees — it’s about fairness, opportunity, and doing what’s right!
Burn the Rulebook & Earn Your Badge Smarter. It's Your Career, Your Future - Your Way! Welcome to the GetBadged toolkit that kills excuses and fills vacancies:
Seamless Applications Made Simple: Streamline the process, boost your chances, and land your dream job effortlessly.
Personalized Command Center: With the Message Center, stay connected with departments effortlessly. Track your applications, manage 'Badges' from departments, and discover opportunities —all in one place.
Advanced Applicant Tracking: Stay informed about your application status with real-time updates and advancements made by the hiring department, ensuring transparency every step of the way.
Innovative & Next-Gen Platform: Our interactive platform delivers a seamless and efficient experience, streamlining your path to a rewarding career in law enforcement.
Your Success is Our Success: Get personalized guidance to land your dream job (all at no cost).
AND... The Truly Badass Feature Exclusive to GetBadged, 'Badges' - Think Match.com for Cops-style connection maker! Your job search, on your terms. See more info below.
Others Post Jobs. We Build Matches.
Exclusive to GetBadged – Match.com for Cops! – Our one-of-a-kind 'Badge' feature lets departments view our anonymous profiles of vetted candidates and pursue YOU based solely on your qualifications. Your profile stays private until you accept the Badge—putting you in control of your next move!
Two Ways to Get Hired! – Apply for jobs or let departments find you with Badges—double the opportunities, double the success!
If a PD is listed as the exam venue, can I only apply to that department?
No. When an exam is hosted at a department, it’s not exclusive to that agency. All GetBadged members are welcome to register and test. The department is simply offering their space as a convenient venue.
Because you’re testing through GetBadged, your score can be used to apply to any and all departments hiring with GetBadged—not just the hosting PD.
Registration Deadlines:
Please Note: Registration for all exams may close earlier if filled to capacity—it's whichever comes first. Online exams often sell out 1–2 months in advance, while in-person exams typically reach capacity a few weeks before the test date. Early registration is strongly encouraged.
Refund, Exam Reschedule, and Disqualification Policy:
GetBadged memberships, which include the cost of one (1) exam registration (Entry-Level PCM candidates only), are non-refundable. Exam date rescheduling or transfers are not permitted under any circumstances. By purchasing your membership, you acknowledge and agree that if you register for an exam and do not attend, or if your application package is not complete when we attempt to post your score, you are disqualified and forfeit your registration in accordance with this policy.
In-Person Exam Essentials
Online Exam Essentials
Requirements for Online Exam Participation:
Further detailed instructions will be provided in the email you receive upon registration.