East Providence Police Department
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Join the East Providence Police Department:
Highly Trained
Highly Dedicated
Committed to Excellence
Got what it takes? Apply now:
https://www.policeapp.com/Entry-Level-East-Providence-RI-Police-Officer-Jobs/1729/
https://www.policeapp.com/Certified-East-Providence-RI-Police-Officer-Jobs/1730/
ENTRY LEVEL PATROL OFFICER
Salary Range $69,154.56 - $82,613.65*
Recruitment Period
10/16/2024 to 01/10/2025
Job Description:
Under the supervision of ranking officers, police officers protect life and property, enforce criminal and traffic laws and local ordinances, conduct investigations, and perform related work as required.
Career Opportunities
K-9 unit · 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
Employment Benefits
Entry Level Patrol Salary - $69,154.56 (*includes holiday pay) · Top step patrolman salary after three years of
service - $82,613.65 (*includes holiday pay)
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 at age 50 after 25 years of service. Cola=2.25% non-compounding.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance (single and family)
Delta Dental Coverage
Paid vacation (16 days up to 10 years, 24 days for 10 to 20 years, and 28 days for 20+ years)
$1,500 Annual Clothing Allowance
13 Paid Holidays & 15 Paid Sick Days
Annual Accreditation stipend of $1,000 (applicable on RIPAC accreditation)
Longevity Pay (3%-9%, based on years of service 5-20)
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. Candidates who are current East Providence residents may receive one point for each consecutive year of residency up to a maximum of five points.
Candidates who are veterans of the Armed Services 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-...
BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A CURRENT VALID FIT2SERVE PHYSICAL AND WRITTEN CERTIFICATE DATED NO EARLIER THAN 01/10/24. CERTIFICATES MUST BE SUBMITED PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION DEADLINE.
For more information on Fit2Serve written and physical agility testing, please visit https://www.fit2serveri.com/testing .
Application inquiries can be made by contacting the East Providence Police Department Planning and Training Division at 401-435-7600, extension 20182, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Other questions can be directed to the City of East Providence Office of Human Resources at 401-435-7766.
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
Please direct questions regarding this position to dpacheco@eastprovidenceri.gov
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.
CERTIFIED LATERAL POLICE OFFICER
Salary Range $69,154.56 - $82,613.65
(Salary Dependent on years of P.O.S.T. service)
$7,500 signing bonus
Upon completion of one year of service.
Career Opportunities:
School Resource Officers Prosecution Unit
Crisis Negotiation Team Community Policing Unit
Special Reaction Team Major Crime Detective Unit
Special Investigation Unit Juvenile Crime Detective Unit
Honor Guard Bureau of Criminal Identification Unit
Traffic Unit Federal & State Task Force Assignments
Recruitment Period – February 2nd until December 31st 2024 (open process)
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 - $69,154.56 (includes holiday pay)
Ability starts at $82,613.65 (includes holiday pay) based on years of service.
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)
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
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
OUT OF STATE CERTIFIED OFFICER ARE ENCOURGED TO APPLY
OUT OF STATE OFFICERS MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS APPROVED BY RHODE P.O.S.T PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT.
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 8:00am1:OOpm 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
Please direct questions regarding this position to dpacheco@eastprovidenceri.gov
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.
