ENTRY-LEVEL PATROL OFFICER

POLICE RECRUITMENT

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

ENTRY-LEVEL PATROL OFFICER

Applications are being accepted January 20, 2023 - March 3, 2023

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Performs general police work protecting life and property, enforcing criminal and traffic laws and local ordinances, conducting investigations, and performing related work as required.
• 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. Cola=2.5% 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 (applicable once RIPAC accreditation is received)
• Longevity Pay (3%-9%, based on years of service 5-20)
• Ample Opportunities for Overtime

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-Jobs/1729/

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.

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