Cambridge Police Now Accepting Officer Applications

Department partners with GetBadged.com for new hiring process

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:03pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a police badge or insignia, with a shallow depth of field focusing on the intricate textures and details of the metal and enamel in muted, earthy tones, conceptually representing the serious and contemplative nature of the police hiring process.Cambridge's new digital hiring platform aims to modernize the police recruitment process and attract a diverse pool of qualified applicants.Cambridge Today

The Cambridge Police Department is now accepting applications for sworn police officer positions through the GetBadged.com hiring platform. This new process does not replace the traditional civil service exam, but rather provides an additional avenue for interested candidates to apply.

Why it matters

As police departments across the country face staffing challenges, the Cambridge PD's partnership with GetBadged.com aims to broaden its candidate pool and make the application process more accessible to a diverse range of applicants.

The details

The GetBadged.com platform allows candidates to submit applications, complete assessments, and track the status of their candidacy entirely online. This streamlined approach is intended to make the hiring process more efficient and user-friendly for both applicants and the department.

  • The Cambridge Police Department announced the new hiring initiative on April 14, 2026.

The players

Cambridge Police Department

The municipal law enforcement agency responsible for public safety in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

GetBadged.com

An online hiring platform that partners with public safety agencies to streamline the recruitment and application process.

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What’s next

The department encourages all interested candidates to visit GetBadged.com to learn more about the open positions and begin the application process.

The takeaway

By embracing innovative hiring technologies, the Cambridge Police Department aims to build a diverse and talented force that can effectively serve the community.