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RECRUITMENT NOTICE
Entry Level Police Officer
JOHNSTON, RI POLICE DEPARTMENT
Persons seeking employment must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a US Citizen
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Valid driver’s license
- Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Must independently obtain required certifications
- Be of good physical and mental health
- Successfully pass a background check and all other phases/tests
- Submit a completed application and required documents/certifications
Salary/Benefits:
- Patrol Officer 3rd Class (1st step) - $62,778.42 as of 07/01/26
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Widow/Widower Healthcare
- Retirement (MERS)
- Paid Vacation/Personal Leave
- Education reimbursement (up to a Bachelor's Degree)
- Opportunity for Overtime & Detail Earnings
- Longevity Bonus
- Accreditation Bonus
- Professional Development Training Opportunities
- ... and more.
Selection process will entail the following phases:
- Application submission [Click Here] to apply now on PoliceApp.com
- Obtain the following: Physical Agility and Written Examination Certifications - These certifications must be independently obtained by the applicant through a Rhode Island Police Officers Commission of Standards and Training (POST) certified company. [Click Here] to access a POST Certified Company (The Johnston Police Department has no affiliation with the POST certified company)
- Johnston Police Department's Orientation
- Interviews
- Comprehensive Background Investigation
- Medical/Drug Screening
- Psychological Examination
While this sequence is intended to be followed, it may be subject to change due to factors beyond the Department’s control, such as scheduling or availability conflicts.
Failure to provide/submit any of the required listed information by the applicant may disqualify the candidate from any further consideration by the Johnston Police Department.
THE JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Please direct questions regarding this position to jdutilly@johnstonpd.com
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