Originally Posted by hockeyguy

Any idea if experience as a summer special is given credit?

Originally Posted by policelaborlaw.com

Pursuant G.L. c. 31 § 22, individuals may apply to receive credit for employment or experience in the position title of Police Officer.

It is critical to claim this training & experience when completing the T&E sheet. The Civil Service Commission has held that officers of the following police departments were entitled to credit for their training and experience:

· SSPOs appointed pursuant to G.L. c. 22 § 63 employed by the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary;
· Bunker Hill Community College Police Officers
· U-Mass Police Officers
· Boston Housing Police
· Boston Municipal Police
· Norfolk County Sheriff’s Department (Deputy Sheriff)
· Harvard University Police
· Bridgewater State College Police


This list is not exhaustive and the Human Resources Division (HRD) grants credit for work performed involving the “use of full police powers.” HRD defines full police powers as “The definition of Full Police Powers the authority to:

· Suppress and prevent all disturbances and disorders;
· Make arrests and imprison with or without a warrant;
· Fingerprint and photograph a person arrested.

Brian E. Simoneau, Esq.
http://www.policelaborlaw.com

Originally Posted by secret squirrel

i worked out of state for awhile and did get credit for it. you need some employement verification letters or something similar. i would call civil service soon and not wait too long. the test scores are very competative and it could all come down to one point.......

Originally Posted by VSP Troop

Well since i've lost my residency i'm pretty much screwed. But who knows... Couldn't hurt to take the exam. I would think departments would look for applicants who are already certified in or out of state.. I know I can get a waiver from MPTC which would save the city/town a good chunk of cash.

Originally Posted by Mitpo62

When I took the exam in '99 I got credit for my time "served" in Florida. It does count.