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THE TOWN OF COVENTRY
ANNOUNCES APPLICATION PROCESS FOR
POLICE OFFICER
The Coventry Police Department announces that they will be accepting applications for entry level - Police Officer on an open enrollment basis. Recruits will be expected to attend the August 2025 Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy (RIMPTA).
Individuals who wish to be considered for employment by the Town of Coventry as a Police Officer, at the time of application, must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; or be a graduate of a POST Certified Police or Law Enforcement Academy; be at least 18-years-old; be a US Citizen; have an active driver’s license; and pass all testing requirements. Testing will include a written test, physical fitness testing in accordance with the RIMPTA Physical Proficiency Standards, an oral interview, an intensive background investigation, and a medical exam.
Applicants must possess valid Fit2Serve written and fitness passing test certificates (dated no earlier than August 2024 for fitness, and August 2023 for written). The dates for the next written/physical exams are listed on their website. Additional testing fees are required upon registering at www.fit2serveri.com.
Schedule your tests at https://www.fit2serveri.com/schedule-a-test
ALL PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST RE-APPLY!
https://www.policeapp.com/Entry-Level-Coventry-RI-RI-Police-Officer-Jobs/717/
Applications can be completed through www.policeapp.com and requires a $40 processing fee. Note that all communications will be sent through PoliceApp, therefore applicants should check their PoliceApp accounts regularly for any updates.
Questions regarding this process can be directed to Captain Benjamin Witt at bwitt@coventrypd.org.
The Town of Coventry is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Minority and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please direct questions regarding this position to bwitt@coventrypd.org
About Law Enforcement Jobs
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 account to monitor for updates.