Narragansett - Police Officer

Job Announcement

Narragansett Police Recruitment Testing Process

Apply no later than Wednesday, February 22, 2023. ALL applications must be submitted online, no exceptions.

The first phase of the testing is the Physical Agility, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 9 a.m. at Narragansett High School, 245 South Pier Road, Narragansett, R.I. You will be required to wear a white t-shirt, blue or black athletic shorts and sneakers for the test. (Shower facilities available after the Fitness test.) You will also be required to provide proof of identification. The identification must be state certified with photo. (i.e. driver’s license, passport or military ID.)

Please note: The ‘Fitness Test Medical Certificate’ dated within six months of Saturday, March 11, 2023 must be received by February 28, 2023. (Form must be dated after September 11, 2022. If the form is dated prior to that, it will not be accepted.) This form can be faxed to 401-783-6201, emailed to scroy@narragansettri.gov, mailed or delivered to Narragansett Police Department, 40 Caswell Street, Narragansett, RI 02882. It is your responsibility to confirm that the form has been received.

This certificate clears the candidate for Physical Agility Testing. Failure to provide this completed form will disqualify the candidate and the application fee will be forfeited.

Applicants who have successfully passed a Fit to Serve fitness test and/or written test will be exempt from taking our equivalent test. In order to be exempt from taking the Narraganset Police test(s), you must upload the Fit to Serve certificate(s) with the application.

The second phase of the testing is the written test which will also be held, Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Narragansett High School. Casual or business casual attire. After the Agility Test there will be a short break and then the Written Test will commence.

Lateral process available. Inquire here: https://www.narragansettri.gov/657/Police-Department-Lateral-Transfer 

There is a non-refundable $35 application fee due when you submit your online application. ALL applications and payment must be submitted online. No exceptions. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to scroy@narragansettri.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.