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Hiring for Entry Level Police Officer
RECRUITMENT FOR THE 147TH SESSION OF THE RHODE ISLAND MUNICIPAL POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor, the patrol officer shall 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 21 years old by the time of appointment
- Must possess:
- High school diploma/GED equivalent OR
- 2 years of active military service OR 4 years of military reserve service with an honorable discharge.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have an active driver's license
- Pass all phases of the testing selection process to include a background investigation
- Meet requirements of the RI Municipal Police Training Academy (Including Swin)
BENEFITS
- A competitive salary program and potential for advancement
- Probationary patrol officer starts at $63,224
- Top step patrol officer after four years of service receives $80,855
- 14 Paid Holidays (Approx. $4,103-5,232 annually)
- Clothing and cleaning allowance ($1,400)
- Accreditation bonus ($1,000)
- Paid Details ($58/hr daytime rate & $102/hr night & weekend rate)
- Education incentive (Up to $500)
- Unused sick leave incentive ($500/yr)
- Longevity Pay (6%-9% total salary after 5 years of service)
- Health/dental care and Life Insurance
- Educational incentives to include tuition
- Private pension (25 years of service)
- Up to 6 weeks paid vacation & 3 Personal days
- Opportunities for additional Compensatory Time Off
Applications
- Apply at www.POLICEAPP.com
- The deadline for completed applications submitted is March 1, 2026
Selection Process
RI-Post Certified Laterals are Exempt from Written & Physical Exams
- Written Exam
- The applicant must schedule through www.FIT2SERVERI.com
- Future test dates available online
- Prior passing score of 70% within the past two years accepted
- Physical Fitness Test
- The applicant must schedule through www.FITSERVERI.com
- Future test dates available online
- Prior passing score within the past 6 months accepted
- Oral Board Interview
- Chief of Police Interview
- Extensive Background Check
- Psychological and Medical Examinations
Women and Minorities Encouraged to Apply - Lateral Applications Continuously Accepted
Other Career Opportunities at Cumberland Police Department:
- Patrol/Detectives/Traffic/School Resources
- Drone Unit
- K9 Unit
- Federal Task Force
- Honor Guard
- Community Police Unit
- Prosecution Division
- Crime Scene Investigation (BCI)
Please direct questions regarding this position to gpomfret@cumberlandpolice.com
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