SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The City of Springfield is hosting the second police officer exam information session prior to the state's upcoming civil service exam. Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia to march in St. Patrick’s parade in Ireland The Springfield Police Department hosted the first open house session on January 6 to teach interested residents about the civil service process. The second of these information sessions will be held on Monday, January 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 299 Page Boulevard. Courtesy of Springfield City Hall. Springfield officers will speak directly with members of the public about their experience in the police force, and inform them on what to expect when taking the civil service exam. The deadline to send in your application for the civil service exam to become a police officer is January 28 with a processing fee of $75. The written examination consists of three subtests, the Written Ability Test, the Life Experience Survey, and the Work Styles Questionnaire. The next test date period will begin on March 15. Local News Headlines Governor Healey unveils $59 billion 2026 budget Officials approve new Springfield courthouse plans Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant to benefit local fire departments Springfield task force helps homeless population with winter resources WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.