Job Announcement:

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CITY OF PAWTUCKET

DIVISION OF PERSONNEL

ANNOUNCES OPEN RECRUITMENT FOR

LATERAL TRANSFER OFFICER

SALARY:

• 12 Months Experience $58,215.04
• 24 + Months Experience $70, 288.92

BENEFITS:

• 14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Longevity Pay 5 % -10.75%
• 10 Year Vested; 20 Year Retirement Benefit
• 18 Vacation Days, up to 8 Personal Days Annually
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Educational Opportunities

The City of Pawtucket Police Department is now accepting applications at all times. Applications must be completed online at www.PoliceApp.com/PawtucketPD.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT:

Must possess the following:

• High School Diploma or a General Education Diploma (GED);
• Age 18 or older, no more than 42 years of age;
• U.S. Citizen;
• A valid driver’s license;
• Thirty (30) completed college credits from an accredited college-OR-(1) year active military service in lieu of college credits.
• R.I. P.O.S.T. Certified Police Officer in good standing
• No Felony or Misdemeanor arrests and/or convictions
• Pass a physical agility test
• Pass a thorough background investigation, oral board and psychological exam.

TESTING PROCESS:

The following phases of the testing process are being provided in advance so applicants can plan accordingly. The City of Pawtucket will notify all applicants of the specific dates and times for each event. Candidates who fail to report to any of the testing procedures and/or who fail any component of the testing process will be disqualified from further consideration. 

PHASE 1- PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST:

Applicants will be required to pass a Physical Agility Test based on standards set by the Rhode Island Police Commission on Standards and Training. The requirements can be viewed at  http://rimpa.ri.gov/basicrecruitment/requirements.php 

This test will be conducted by certified fitness assessors and consists of a battery of tests including; 300 meter run, 1 minute push-up test, 1minute sit-up test, and a 1.5 mile run. Candidates must pass all components of the agility test in order to continue to the next phase of the selection process. Those who do not attain the minimum acceptable score will be eliminated from the process and will be so notified at that time.

Applicants will be provided a specific date and time to attend the physical agility test.

PHASE 2-ORAL INTERVIEW

Candidates who pass the physical agility test will be invited through official notification, to participate in the next phase of the process, the oral interview. 

PHASE 3- COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Candidates who are deemed eligible may be offered a conditional and contingent offer of probationary employment for the position of police officer with the Pawtucket Police Department must successfully pass a series of pre-employment requirements; attain a satisfactory-average score on the battery of psychological tests; a medical examination, which shall include medical history and a drug screen test, as well as an extensive background investigation.

Failure to provide/submit any of the required listed information by the applicant may disqualify the candidate from any further consideration by the Pawtucket Police Department.

HIRING PROCESS:

• Application Submission
• Physical Agility Test
• Oral Interview
• Background Investigation
• Medical Examination
• Psychological Examination
• RI P.O.S.T. Review
  
  

In accordance with the Rhode Island Police Commission on Standards and Training, a background and police record investigation is required (FBI and NCIC).  

The City of Pawtucket is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action and fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

   Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.

Please direct questions regarding this position to tgraham@pawtucketpolice.com