Job Announcement:

East Providence Police Department 

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

ENTRY LEVEL PATROL OFFICER

Salary Range $69,154.56 - $82,613.65*

Recruitment Period

10/16/2024 to 01/10/2025

NOW OFFERING A $5,000 BONUS FOR NEW OFFICERS!*

Job Description:

Under the supervision of ranking officers, police officers protect life and property, enforce criminal and traffic laws and local ordinances, conduct investigations, and perform related work as required.

Career Opportunities

K-9 unit · Special Investigation Unit · School Resource Officers · Crisis Negotiation Team · Special Reaction Team · Honor Guard · Traffic Unit · Prosecution Unit · Community Policing Unit · Major Crime · Detective Unit · Juvenile Crime Detective Unit · Bureau of Criminal Identification Unit · Federal & State Task Force Assignments

Employment Benefits

• Entry Level Patrol Salary - $69,154.56 (*includes holiday pay) · Top step patrolman salary after three years of
  service - $82,613.65 (*includes holiday pay)
• Military buyback of up to two years of prior military service
• Vested in pension system after only 10 (ten) years of service, can begin to collect at age 60
• Full pension at age 50 after 25 years of service. Cola=2.25% non-compounding.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance (single and family)
• Delta Dental Coverage
• Paid vacation (16 days up to 10 years, 24 days for 10 to 20 years, and 28 days for 20+ years)
• $1,500 Annual Clothing Allowance
• 13 Paid Holidays & 15 Paid Sick Days
• Annual Accreditation stipend of $1,000 (applicable on RIPAC accreditation)
• Longevity Pay (3%-9%, based on years of service 5-20)
• Opportunities for Overtime
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All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Must be 21 years of age by the end of the application period
2. Must possess a valid driver’s license
3. Must be a United States Citizen
4. Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
5. Must have the ability to speak, read and write the English language
6. Must have the ability to pass a physical examination given by a physician, a physical fitness/agility examination,
   a written examination, an oral examination, a swim proficiency test, a drug screen, a psychological examination
   given by a psychological test center, and a comprehensive background investigation

EXAMINATION WEIGHT

60% Written / 40% Oral

The minimum passing score required on both examinations shall be 70 points. Candidates who are current East Providence residents may receive one point for each consecutive year of residency up to a maximum of five points.

Candidates who are veterans of the Armed Services may receive four points, or five points for a post-9/11 veteran-candidate, up to a maximum of five points.

Applications can be submitted through PoliceApp.com or use the link:
https://www.policeapp.com/Entry-Level-East-Providence-RI-Police-Officer-Jobs/1729/

BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A CURRENT  VALID FIT2SERVE PHYSICAL AND WRITTEN CERTIFICATE  DATED  NO EARLIER THAN 01/10/24.  CERTIFICATES MUST BE SUBMITED PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. 

For more information on Fit2Serve written and physical agility testing, please visit https://www.fit2serveri.com/testing .

Application inquiries can be made by contacting the East Providence Police Department Planning and Training Division  at 401-435-7600, extension 20182, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Other questions can be directed to the City of East Providence Office of Human Resources at 401-435-7766.

At the City of East Providence, we celebrate the diversity of our citizenry, and are proud to encourage inclusiveness in our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

ADA/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

*$5,000 New officer bonus will be paid to the officer in the following manner:

· The City of East Providence will pay the police officer $2500 upon completion of the probation period for new police officers.

· The City of East Providence will pay the police officer $1500 upon completion of 2 years of service.

· The City of East Providence will pay the police officer $1000 upon completion of 3 years of service.

Please direct questions regarding this position to dpacheco@eastprovidenceri.gov