As of August 1, 2024, the Office of State Examiner will offer two ways for you to take Entry Level Firefighter, Police Officer, Jailer, Fire Communications Officer, Police Communications Officer, Departmental Records Clerk, and Secretary to the Chief Exams.
The in-person version is free and requires travel to a designated exam site. It can take up to 2 months from application to receive a score. The online version has a fee and can be taken at home. You can receive your score within 1 – 2 weeks of application.
| Factors | In-Person Exam | Online Testing |
|---|---|---|
| When can you apply? | Once every other month during a predefined 10-day period | Any time |
| How often can you take the test? | Once every other month | Every 30 days |
| How long to receive a score from when you apply? | 11/2 months – 2 months | 1 week – 2 weeks |
| When do you take the exam? | You are assigned an exact date and time | You can choose your own test date and time |
| Is there travel involved? | Yes, to the designated exam site | No, you can take it from your home |
| Is there a fee? | No, it is free | Yes, $40 paid to ProctorU |
As of August 1, 2024 the Office of State Examiner will be responsible for calling for, accepting applications, administering and maintaining the eligibility list for Entry Level Firefighter, Police Officer, Jailer, Fire Communications Officer, Police Communications Officer, Departmental Records Clerk, and Secretary to the Chief Exams.
Click the links below to find out more about each type.
Study Guides
These study guides have been developed by the Office of State Examiner as a helpful tool for individuals who wish to prepare for their exam. These booklets may contain sample questions and other reference materials that are similar to those which you may encounter on the actual tests. We have provided links to the pre-exam booklets below.
Important Notes
The information and dates provided on these pages are offered as a service to persons interested in applying for these examinations. While the Office of State Examiner attempts to provide the most up-to-date information, application deadlines may change as the result of civil service board action without the knowledge of this office. Therefore, the accuracy of this information may be verified only by contacting the civil service board representative where you wish to apply to take the examination.
All Other Competitive Applications
Competitive exams are given throughout the state by the Office of State Examiner at the request of a local civil service board. Below is a link to a blank application you may print and submit to local civil services boards for those exams.
Upcoming Tests
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