Barrington - Police Officer

Job Announcement

BARRINGTON, RI POLICE DEPARTMENT

Now Hiring for the Position of: 

Police Officer

The Barrington Police Department is committed to establishing a partnership with all members of our community and work force in town, to proactively solve problems and reduce crime.  The primary mission of the police force is crime prevention and the protection of life and property. We service over 16,000 residents and a small business district in town.  With over 19 miles of coastline, Barrington is known as a seaside community with a beautiful town beach and five marinas. A daily emphasis of the department's staff is dedicated to the Community Policing philosophy.

Salary:  $46,013 while attending academy.  Top Step (after 15 months of employment) $64,827

Holiday, overtime, and future longevity.

Applications accepted until 4:00 PM on Friday, December 13, 2019.

Minimum Application Requirements:

• Two years of college study that shall include at least successful completion of 60 credits AND/OR
• Two years of honorable active military service AND/OR four (4) years of honorable Reserve or National Guard Service 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Must be a United States citizen
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED

Selection Process:

The applicants meeting the minimum basic requirements must successfully complete the following phases of the selection process. Testing Dates, Times and Locations to be announced:

1. Orientation 
2. Written Test 
3. Physical Agility Test  (Dr. certificate required to participate). 
4. Swim Test 
5. Oral Interview 
6. Oral Interview with Barrington Town Manager 
7. Psychological Testing/Exam 
8. Recommendation by Police Chief to Town Manager
9. Academy Start Date – July 2020

Barrington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to moliveira@barrington.ri.gov

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.