| Originally Posted by johncop Hey guys i was checking my score and i'm confused how the scores go. I know the test was different this year and there were suppose to put people in bands. Can somebody tell me how the bands (scores go) Thanks. |
| Originally Posted by COto50 soxrock, sorry to burst your bubble but I am a regular civilian and I got a 10 |
| Originally Posted by auxiliary22 Anyone know if people with a score of an 8 (90-93) have any chance of getting considered? Are there alot of 9 and 10s or is the 8 about average or below? |
| Originally Posted by soxrock75 I think that the 9's were 96-100 for the last firefighter test. Which begs the question: What are the 10's? Superscores? |
". The flood gets are open, bring on the threads! | Originally Posted by auxiliary22 Alright, sounds good. Is there a list that comes out for the towns that one applied to that shows you where you rank? Or does that happen after interviews and such? |
| Originally Posted by JLT770 i wonder what "old irish way" guy got? |
| Originally Posted by Nightstalker I think what everyone is forgetting is that the test is only the first step of the 245 step program! Remember that even though people got a 10 doesnt mean that they are going to driving around on patrol in a month. Every single applicant still has to pass a PAT, an extensive background test, psych test, drug screen, etc. Those who didnt get a "10" still have a chance guys! For those who got a "10" congrats!!!! but sorry to say... that alone isnt going to get you the badge. Everyone needs to stay focused on the next step. |
| Originally Posted by POPCOP I got a 9 and I am a Vet. Guess I'm screwed... |
| Originally Posted by PBiddy35 mcPD, absolute preference for vets hasnt gone anywhere. congrats |
| Originally Posted by COto50 Right the only people that you should have to worry about are the vets that got 10s. When a town pulls the list that will get all the names in the 10 band for example and not the other bands. so only the only people you are up against are the people in your score band. |
| Originally Posted by COto50 I know a department that will be hiring once the list is certified. The hiring source filled me on how he believes the process is to work. He is still not sure he has it 100% because it is new to him too. This test is suppose to make it easier to pick the best possible candidate. |
| Originally Posted by okie317 No one said every vet is better for the job. It's just a nice little plus for giving years of your life to your country. |
| Originally Posted by j809 I don't think this is good as almost all of you got 9s and 10s, which means that many others got the same, which means, good luck. |
| Originally Posted by BPD110 Damnit Yimmy. I got a 10 and was hoping you'd get me on in the "caster" with you. |
| Originally Posted by AdamJ1984 We kind of knew already about the score bands, what the major question it seems like it how the Veteran's Preference comes into play, which I am sure we will know very soon. |
| Originally Posted by misconceived No points for EMT. Dept's get a list showing who has what certs. So, it can help you in the loooong process of getting hired. I started the hiring process for my dept in Jan. It's now October. I'm in an academy, have completed all tests, but civil circus still has their thumbs up their asses. As soon as they give the go ahead, we get sworn. For all you guys that think you are going to get hired right away... Good luck to all. |
| Originally Posted by misconceived Where in the post did I say I was getting paid? Can't work until we are sworn. I wish I was getting paid, I've already spent over $1000 on the whole process. |
| Originally Posted by misconceived No points for EMT. Dept's get a list showing who has what certs. So, it can help you in the loooong process of getting hired. I started the hiring process for my dept in Jan. It's now October. I'm in an academy, have completed all tests, but civil circus still has their thumbs up their asses. As soon as they give the go ahead, we get sworn. For all you guys that think you are going to get hired right away... Good luck to all. |
| Originally Posted by misconceived In order to go Full time you must be on the active reserve list |
| Originally Posted by batedog How the hell did they factor in the psychology questions in the score? |
| Originally Posted by Foxy85 So you're in band 10, and you're at the bottom with no expereince but flipping burgers. Guy at the top of the same band has his masters and 20 years on as a FT police Officer, they can skip down to the burger flipping guy because the Chief recognizes that name.<<<another thing to think about! |
| Originally Posted by FordMustang I got a 10. Non vet. 21/m, caucasion. But I'm still moving to Florida in 20 days cause no matter what you score it doesn't mean jack in this state. |
| Originally Posted by JLT770 I feel like i have little to no shot with an 8...so why bother putting town what my towns were |
| Originally Posted by 94c You'd be surprised how many names a larger department can piss through. Some of you eager guys wouldn't believe how many people, a year from now, have changed their minds for whatever reason. |
| Originally Posted by Redleg13D however, since this is MA, you never know when a ceiling panel will crush you anyway. |
| Originally Posted by AdamJ1984 Wow Foxy, thank-you for the awesome reply. I will definitely heed your advice and see where this road takes me. I am unsure if you have heard about the black cloud circling the Methuen Police Department, but with that going on, I hope things will turn out OK. |
| Originally Posted by 94c Better yet, all departments have a training officer. Some full-time and some as part of their many duties. Most of those guys enjoy what they're doing and may be more approachable and available. Just my opinion. |
| Originally Posted by DrShredz i think people should put their town/cities and their score so people can get a better idea. 9 non-vet. scituate, norwell, pembroke, framingham, and boston. |
| Originally Posted by shawn617 I am in the 8th band on the scoring and I was wondering if points for a second language are already added to your score that you were given or are they given on top of that score. |
| Originally Posted by L4G81 I got a 9...white female here. You guys have to remember as well how many people are out there who got 7's, 6's and so on and so fourth that just don't have the courage to post their scores on this thread because of embarrassment to the 9's and 10's. I know a good six people in my area already who just got a 7. So don't fret...it "may" seem like everyone and their mother got a nine or a ten at this point....but that is far from the truth. |
| Originally Posted by redsox03 Anyone think I got a shot at Worcester or Boston? I dont have residency in either. Im a vet in the 10 band. Do they ever get to the non-residents? If I had to guess I would say Worcester no and Boston Maybe? Not sure though. I dont think the town I have residency in is going to be hiring. Any guys on here get hired from a city they didnt have residency in? |
| Originally Posted by FordMustang Departments don't see if you are PT/Reserve certified right? |
| Originally Posted by AdamJ1984 So do you guys think that there is really no chance for a person to get into another department besides the one they reside in? For instance, my residency is Methuen, but my other choices were Lawrence, Andover, and Lowell. I earned a 10 on the exam, that is all though, no other special preferences here. Would you say my chances are 0 to negative in getting on one of those other departments? |
| Originally Posted by AdamJ1984 So do you guys think that there is really no chance for a person to get into another department besides the one they reside in? For instance, my residency is Methuen, but my other choices were Lawrence, Andover, and Lowell. I earned a 10 on the exam, that is all though, no other special preferences here. Would you say my chances are 0 to negative in getting on one of those other departments? |
| Originally Posted by PBiddy35 I think what people are going to tell you is THEY DON"T KNOW. There's always a chance that there aren't enough suitable candidates above you. Thats not to say its close to a 50/50 chance you'll have a job though. When the lists come out, you'll know where you stand a little bit. Maybe you'll get a card and maybe you won't. You've done everything within your power as you've scored as high as possible. Do like me and put it in the back of your mind. I know I do so by applying to 1000 pds in New England. You're up North, have you taken NHSP? |
| Originally Posted by hawkeyz77 Got a 10 and have a master's degree will this help? Got Taunton, Brockton and New Bedford. |
| Originally Posted by wryman Unless your a Vet...NO and NO... |
| Originally Posted by L4G81 Just curious IF he has a chance at all or is he stuck at the Sheriff's Department.... |
| Originally Posted by COto50 If you want to get on a department where you aren't a resident then you should have Boston down. I know for a fact that they sent out cards to non residents last year. They didn't hire any because they took transfers instead, but there is still a chance you could get a card. |
| Originally Posted by HPD22 That is incorrect. They hired non-residents and took laterals. |
| Originally Posted by ProudAmerican I heard the same thing, but the group of non-residents they hired was off the language list. At least that's what I was told. |
| Originally Posted by Macop I remember the days of floping around like a fish, wanting to get on so bad I could taste it, man, it sucks to be you guys. |
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