Lincoln - Lateral Police Officer Transfer

Job Overview Department Lincoln Police Department Type Certified Job Title Lateral Police Officer Transfer Salary Starting Pay $49,076.44 - $67,696.31. Top Step Patrol Officer - $72,898.60 Registration Fee $35.00 Contact janterni@lincolnpoliceri.com Location Lincoln, RI

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LATERAL TRANSFER POLICE OFFICER

The Lincoln Police Department is now accepting applications for Certified Police Officers. 

You must have previous experience as a P.O.S.T. certified Police Officer to apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

General and specific duty police work in protecting life and property through enforcement of state and federal laws and local ordinances in a diligent, dependable, honest, and competent manner. Perform preventive patrol and other law enforcement functions aimed at protecting life and property, preserving the peace, reducing opportunities for the commission of crimes, and identifying and apprehending offenders. The patrol officer shall provide emergency and non-emergency services while creating and establishing a sense of security in the community.                                                                                                                              

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be an active Rhode Island P.O.S.T. certified Police Officer OR Be a recently retired / resigned Police Officer with the credentials to re-apply for Rhode Island P.O.S.T. certification OR Be an out-of-state P.O.S.T. certified Police Officer with the credentials to apply for a Rhode Island P.O.S.T. certification 
• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of the application deadline
• Must possess and provide a valid motor vehicle operator's license
• Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. (Higher education preferred)
• Must be of good moral character and successfully pass an extensive background investigation 
• Must pass a physical and psychological examination 

BENEFITS:

• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Modern Tattoo Policy (officers can have visible tattoos providing they are approved by the Chief of Police)
• Practical Patrol Uniforms with Outer Carriers
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) Available
• 100% Educational Reimbursement for Criminal Justice Related Fields of Study
• Retirement Benefits Include Pension and Health Care
• Starting Pay (Depending on Experience) $49,076.44 - $67,696.31. Top Step Patrol Officer - $72,898.60
• Multiple Overtime and Detail Opportunities Available 

HIRING PROCESS:

HOW TO APPLY:

• Applications will only be accepted through PoliceApp.com
• Application period closes Saturday Oct 1st, 4:00pm.
• Application Processing Fee to be paid directly to PoliceApp.com

Women and Minorities are encourage to apply.  

THE LINCOLN POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please direct questions regarding this position to janterni@lincolnpoliceri.com

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.