Newport - Certified Police Officer

Job Overview

Department Newport Police Department
TypeCertified
Job TitleCertified Police Officer
Salary$58,683.00 - $83,331.00 based on years of experience(Including holiday pay & clothing allowance)
Deadline Oct 28, 2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Registration Fee$35.00
ContactHR@cityofnewport.com
Location Newport, RI
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Job Announcement

Newport Police Department, RI Public Safety Jobs

City of Newport, Rhode Island

Department of Human Resources

RECRUITMENT OF CERTIFIED OFFICERS

APPLICATION PERIOD:

Monday, August 5, 2024 until Monday, October 28, 2024

 

Hiring Incentives Offered!!  

$5,000.00 Hiring Bonus (to be paid upon successful completion of probationary period)

Tiered Salary (dependent on completed years of P.O.S.T. service):

                         0 to 12 completed months:........................................... $58,683.00

                        13 completed months to 24 completed months:............ $67,341.00

                        25 completed months – 36 completed months:............. $72,290.00

                        37 completed months – 48 completed months:............. $77,763.00

                        Over 48 completed months:.......................................... $83,331.00

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be an active P.O.S.T. certified Police Officer in the State of Rhode Island or other state to apply
  • Must be 21 years of age by the end of the application period
  • Must possess at least a H.S. or G.E.D diploma
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license
  • Must be a United States Citizen
  • Must have the ability to pass a physical examination, a drug screen, a psychological evaluation, an oral examination and a comprehensive background investigation (pre-employment).


How to Apply (must be submitted by 10/28/2024)

  • Complete an application via PoliceApp.com
  • Attach a copy of RI P.O.S.T. certificate or proof of active status as a Rhode Island Police Officer if applicable
  • Provide a copy of valid driver’s license
  • Provide a copy of birth certificate
  • Provide a copy of H.S./G.E.D. diploma (or higher Education)
  • Provide a copy of a DD-214 military form, if applicable


Selection Process

Applicants meeting all application and minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a formal oral examination process. The oral exam process will be 100% of the final examination score with a minimum passing score of 70% on the oral examination.

Candidates who pass the oral examination and initial background check will be invited for an interview with the Police Chief.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

 

Please direct questions regarding this position to HR@cityofnewport.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.

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