From the Cambridge Public Information Officer, Feb. 23: The city is recruiting applicants with integrity, courage and a willingness to help those in need to take the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Open Competitive Examination for Police Officers scheduled for April 25.

The exam is held to establish an eligible list from which to fill police officer vacancies in civil service cities and towns and in the MBTA Transit Police, although it may also be used to fill officer vacancies in non-civil service jurisdictions.

An informational open house for residents will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Robert W. Healy Public Safety Building, 125 Sixth St., East Cambridge.

For information, call (617) 349-4332, (617) 349-3374 or (617) 349-4331.

The early application deadline for the next exam is March 13 for a $100 fee; the final deadline is March 26, for a $150 fee. To apply, click here or call (617) 878-9895.

More job information is available online here or by contacting [email protected].