Barrington - Police Officer Recruitment

Job Announcement

BARRINGTON, RI POLICE DEPARTMENT

Now Hiring for the Position of: 

Police Officer Recruit

The Barrington Police Department is seeking recruit candidates to be considered for our team of dedicated professionals who serve an engaged community by upholding the core principles of the department.  We welcome motivated, service minded individuals with a commitment to public service to apply.

After the academy, our recruits perform responsible and challenging duties associated with community-based policing including responding to both emergency and non-emergency calls for service, preliminary criminal investigations, special events, and bike patrol.

The Barrington Police Department is committed to establishing a partnership with all members of our community and workforce 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.

WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

Salary: Salary up to $66,123. plus holiday and overtime. 

Longevity after 5 years. 

Applications accepted until 4:00 PM on Friday, March 19, 2021

Minimum Application Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• 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. Written Test 
2. Physical Agility Test  (Dr. certificate required to participate). 
3. Swim Test 
4. Oral Interview 
5. Oral Interview with Barrington Town Manager 
6. Psychological Testing/Exam 
7. Academy Start Date – July 2021

Barrington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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.

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