Barrington - Police Officer Recruitment

Job Overview

Department	Barrington Police Department
Type	Entry Level
Job Title	Police Officer Recruitment
Salary	Top step after two years up to $79,443. Eligible for longevity after 3 years!
Deadline	Oct 1, 2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Registration Fee	$35.00
Contact	bferreira@barrington.ri.gov
Location	Barrington, RI

Job Announcement

BARRINGTON, RI POLICE DEPARTMENT

Now Hiring for the Position of:

Police Officer

HELP BE THE CHANGE

The Barrington Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer for the upcoming January 2024 Police Academy. We are seeking motivated, service-minded individuals with a commitment to helping others.

To ask a question or schedule a tour, contact Lt. Ben Ferreira at bferreira@barrington.ri.gov.

To be considered, candidates must have:

a current physical agility certificate
successfully completed the written exam.

Benefits

Top step after two years is up to $79,443.
Paid academy expenses and salary
Comprehensive health, dental, vision & life insurance benefits
Paid vacation, personal time, sick leave & holidays
Pension plan -defined contribution
Optional deferred compensation investment
Agency provided uniform and equipment
Annual clothing allowance
Extensive overtime and detail opportunity & pay
Longevity pay
Compensatory time off
Shift differential pay
Possible full college tuition up to Master’s degree in criminal justice or related field
Work 20 days a month
Eight-hour shifts
OIC (Officer in Charge) after five years with pay differential
Expedited hiring process
Paid court time on your days/time off
Vast in-service and external trainings

To ask a question or schedule a tour, contact Lt. Ben Ferreira at bferreira@barrington.ri.gov.

Opportunities

Opportunity for advancement Opportunities to assist RIMPA
Patrol Unit School Resource Officer
Community Policing/Bike Patrol DRE (Drug Recognition Expert)
Accident reconstruction Elderly Affairs Officer
Criminal Investigations Use of force instructor
Detective Unit Juvenile Officer Range Officer
RAD training Fitness agility instructor
Field Training Officer

What We Offer

Dynamic work environment
Community connection
Comprehensive training
Specialized units
State of the art equipment
Extra duty assignments
Progressive in-service and external trainings
Full gym located in facility
Education Assistance

WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

Minimum Application Requirements:

Must possess a valid driver’s license
Must be a United States citizen
Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
No prior law enforcement training or education required!

Requests for a hardship waiver of the application processing fee can be made to Chief Mike Correia at mcorreia@barrington.ri.gov.

Barrington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to bferreira@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.

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.