West Warwick - Police Officer

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Job Overview

Department West Warwick Police Department
TypeEntry Level
Job TitlePolice Officer
SalaryStart $68,709.68
Registration Fee$35.00
Contactwwpdrecruitment@gmail.com
Location West Warwick, RI


Job Announcement

 

West Warwick Police Department, RI Public Safety Jobs

WEST WARWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

POLICE OFFICER

 

PT TEST:  You must have a current Fit 2 Serve Physical Fitness within 6 months to apply no later than March 1st 2024.

WRITTEN TEST: You must have a current Fit 2 Serve Written test to apply no later than March 1, 2024.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

West Warwick Police Officers provide continuous patrols, perform a variety of community services, and acts as a first response to all incidents and emergencies. Officers conduct preliminary criminal investigations, investigate traffic collisions, and enforce federal laws, state laws, and local ordinances.  In 2022 our 51 sworn police officers responded to over 20,000 calls for service within the town’s 8 square miles, serving approximately 30,000 residents.  The department has a variety of divisions including the Patrol Division, Detective Division, Special Investigations Unit, Community Policing, School Resource Officers, and an Honor Guard.  The department is also part of West Warwick/Coventry Regional SWAT Team.  Please visit www.westwarwickpd.org for a closer look at our agency.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

In order to be eligible for the testing process, applicants must:

  • Be a United States Citizen
  • Be at least 21 years of age by August 4,2024
  • Possess a valid driver’s license
  • Possess a high school diploma or have obtained a General Equivalency Diploma
  • Have earned  at least thirty (30) college credits from an accredited institution recognized by the US Department of Education by August 4, 2024 OR
  • Served at least one (1) year in the US Military on active duty OR National Guard/Reserve military duty by August 4, 2024
  • Be of good moral character

SALARY & BENEFITS 

  • Patrol Officer Salary after 1 year of probation: $1,321.34/week
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Defined Benefit Pension System
  • Annual leave of 15 vacation days, 16 sick days and 4 personal days upon completion of probation

HIRING PROCESS

  • Physical Fitness Assessment from FIT2SERVE
  • Written Test from FIT2SERVE
  • Oral Interview Board
  • Background Investigation
  • Medical Examination
  • Psychological Examination
  • Academy Training

Information for fit2serve: https://www.fit2serveri.com/testing 

Further information regarding qualifications for the Physical Fitness Assessment as well as information related to the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy can be found at http://rimpa.ri.gov/.  

Individuals with past applications on file must reapply.

The West Warwick Police Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to wwpdrecruitment@gmail.com


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