Assessment Examination. A structured testing methodology, validated by a certified organizational psychologist, that uses job-related scenarios and exercises to assess a member’s knowledge, skills and abilities for a specific rank in the Department.

Eligible Member.

1. (a) For Lieutenant: A member who has completed at least eight years of service as a uniformed member of the Department and at least one full year of service in the title of Sergeant prior to the final date to file applications for the promotional examination for the rank of Lieutenant.
2. (b) For Sergeant: A member who has completed at least five years of service as a uniformed member of the Department before the final date for the filing of applications for the promotional examination for the rank of Sergeant.

Hybrid Examination. A promotional testing process utilizing both a written examination and an assessment examination.

Longevity Value.

1. (a) For the rank of Lieutenant, the value granted for a member’s length of service with the Department starting with the 97th full month of service since enlistment in the State Police Academy and ending with the last full month of service prior to the deadline for filing applications for the promotional examination for the rank of Lieutenant. A member’s longevity value for the rank of Lieutenant is determined by the following calculation: Beginning with the 97th full month of service since enlistment in the State Police Academy, 0.156% per month up through 192 months, (i.e., 0% is awarded for eight years of service and the maximum 15% is awarded for 18 years of service). In order for the longevity value to apply a member must pass all components of the promotional examination. For the purposes of longevity only, a member’s time at the State Police Academy shall be factored into the longevity calculation. (As an example, if a member has 13 years and six months of service (i.e., 162 months) they will be awarded a longevity value of 10.30%.)
2. (b) For the rank of Sergeant, the value granted for a member’s length of service with the Department starting with the 61st full month of service since enlistment in the State Police Academy and ending with the last full month of service prior to the deadline for filing applications for the promotional examination for the rank of Sergeant. A member’s longevity value for the rank of Sergeant is determined by the following calculation: Beginning with the 61st full month of service since enlistment in the State Police Academy, 0.156% per month up through 156 months, (i.e., 0% is awarded for five years of service and the maximum 15% is awarded for 13 years of service). In order for the longevity value to apply, a member must pass all components of the promotional examination. For the purposes of longevity only, a member’s time at the State Police Academy shall be factored into the longevity calculation. (As an example, if a member has ten years and six months of service (i.e., 126 months) they will be awarded a longevity value of 10.30%.)

Member. A sworn member of the Department who has been appointed under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 22C, § 10, and who shall have police powers after having completed the State Police Academy pursuant to M.G.L. c. 22C, § 20.

Promotional Record Brief. A detailed summary of a member’s work history inside and outside of the Department, level of education, training or professional development, skills, certifications, professional achievements, military service, volunteer experience, and any disciplinary infractions, submitted by the member as part of the promotional process.

Promotional Selection Committee. A committee composed of at least three commissioned officers who serve in the rank of Captain or above, who shall make recommendations to the Colonel regarding promotions of eligible members to the rank of Lieutenant or Sergeant.

Written Examination. A written test validated by a certified organizational psychologist, designed to assess a member’s job-related knowledge for the rank of Lieutenant or Sergeant.