EAST PROVIDENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT RECRUITMENT
2023 EAST PROVIDENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT RECRUITMENT
The East Providence Police Department is now accepting Applications for the position of Police Officer and Lateral Patrol Officer
We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a strong work ethic, a sense of responsibility to the community, and of high moral integrity.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: School Resource Officers, Crisis Negotiation Team, Special Reaction Team, Vice Investigation Unit, Honor Guard, Traffic Unit, Prosecution Unit, Community Relation Unit, Major Crime Detective Unit, Juvenile Crime Detective Unit, Bureau of Criminal Identification Unit, Federal and State Task Force Assignments
Career Opportunities:
ENTRY LEVEL PATROL OFFICER
Salary Range $64,246.78 - $76,749.95
Recruitment Period - July 22, 2023-September 6, 2023
Performs general police work protecting life and property, enforcing criminal and traffic laws and local ordinances, conducting investigations, and performing related work as required.
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements::
Must be 21 years of age by the end of the application period Must possess a valid driver's license Must be a United States Citizen Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent Must have the ability to speak, read and write the English language Must have the ability to pass a physical examination given by a physician, a physical fitness/agility examination, a written examination, an oral examination, a swim proficiency test, a drug screen, a psychological examination given by a psychological test center, and a comprehensive background investigation
EXAMINATION WEIGHT 60% Written 40% Oral The minimum passing score required on both examinations shall be 70 points.
Current resident candidates may receive one point for each consecutive year that such candidate has been a resident of the city up to a maximum of five points. Veteran-candidates may receive four points or five points for a post-9/11 veteran-candidate, up to a maximum of five points.
Applications can be submitted through PoliceApp.com or use the link: https://www.policeapp.com/Entry-Level-East-Providence-RI-Police-Officer-... When making an inquiry regarding your application, contact the Human Resources Office at (401)-435-7766 between Monday-Wednesday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, and Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm EST At the City of East Providence we celebrate the diversity of our citizenry, and are proud to encourage inclusiveness in our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. ADA/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employment Benefits:
Starting Patrol Salary - $64,246.78 (includes holiday pay) Top step patrolman salary after three years of service: $76,749.95 (including holidays) Military buyback of up to two years of prior military service Vested in pension system after only 10 (ten) years of service. Can begin to collect at age 60, full pension after 25 years of service. Cola=2.25% non-compounding Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance (single and family) Delta Dental Coverage Paid Vacation Time starting at 16 days, increasing yearly after 10 years of service up to 28 days $1,500 Annual Clothing Allowance 13 Paid Holidays 15 Paid Sick Days Annual Accreditation stipend of $1,000 (applicable once RIPAC accreditation is received) Longevity Pay (3%-9%, based on years of service 5-20) Ample Opportunities for Overtime
Special Investigation Unit School Resource Officers Crisis Negotiation Team Special Reaction Team Honor Guard Traffic Unit
Prosecution Unit Community Policing Unit Major Crime Detective Unit Juvenile Crime Detective Unit Bureau of Criminal Identification Unit Federal & State Task Force Assignments
City of East Providence employment opportunity
ROBERTO L. DASILVA MAYOR
CHRISTOPHER FRANCESCONI CHIEF OF POLICE
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements::
Starting Patrol Salary - $64,246.78 (includes holiday pay) After 11/1/24 Five-year patrol officer with 3% retention stipend $85,091.61 (incl. salary and holidays) Military buyback of up to two years of prior military service Vested in pension system after only 10 (ten) years of service. Can begin to collect at age 60, full pension after 25 years of service. Cola=2.25% non-compounding Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance (single and family) Delta Dental Coverage Paid Vacation Time starting at 16 days, increasing yearly after 10 years of service up to 28 days $1,500 Annual Clothing Allowance 13 Paid Holidays 15 Paid Sick Days Annual Accreditation stipend of $1,000 (applicable once RIPAC accreditation is received) Longevity Pay (3%-9%, based on years of service 5-20)
Career Opportunities:
City of East Providence employment opportunity
LATERAL PATROL OFFICER
Salary Range $64,246.78 - $85,091.61 (Dependent on years of P.O.S.T. service)
Recruitment Period - January 15, 2023-December 31, 2023
Performs general police work protecting life and property, enforcing criminal and traffic laws and local ordinances, conducting investigations, and performing related work as required.
Prosecution Unit Community Policing Unit Major Crime Detective Unit Juvenile Crime Detective Unit Bureau of Criminal Identification Unit Federal & State Task Force Assignments
Must be an active P.O.S.T. certified police officer (in-state/out of state) Must be 21 years of age by the end of the application period Must possess a valid driver's license Must be a United States Citizen Must have the ability to speak, read and write the English language Must have the ability to pass a physical examination given by a physician, a drug screen, a psychological examination given by a psychological test center, an oral examination and a comprehensive background investigation
The following items MUST be submitted with your Application: -P.O.S.T certificate or proof of active status as a Rhode Island police officer. -A copy of your Driver's License
Oral Examination Process (schedule tbd) Only those applicants meeting all application procedures and minimum requirements may be admitted to the oral examination process. The oral exam process will be 100% of the final examination score. There will be a minimum passing score of 70% on the oral exam. Eligibility List Candidates who pass the oral exam will have their names placed on an eligibility list in rank order of final examination scores, residency and veteran's points. Names shall remain on the eligibility list for a minimum of one year.
Applications can be submitted through PoliceApp.com or use the link: https://www.policeapp.com/Certified-East-Providence-RI-Police-Officer-Jo... When making an inquiry regarding your application, contact the Human Resources Office at (401)-435-7766 between Monday-Wednesday 8:00am – 4:00pm, Thursday 8:00am - 6:00pm, and Friday 8:00am-1:00pm At the City of East Providence we celebrate the diversity of our citizenry, and are proud to encourage inclusiveness in our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. ADA/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employment Benefits:
School Resource Officers Crisis Negotiation Team Special Reaction Team Special Investigation Unit Honor Guard Traffic Unit
ROBERTO L. DASILVA MAYOR
CHRISTOPHER FRANCESCONI CHIEF OF POLICE