North Smithfield - Entry Level Police Officer

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor/Assistant Shift Supervisor, the patrol officer shall perform preventive patrol and other law enforcement functions aimed at protecting life and property, preserving the peace, reducing opportunities for the commission of crimes, and identifying and apprehending offenders. The patrol officer shall provide emergency and non-emergency services, while creating and establishing a sense of security in the community.

Salary and Longevity

• Probationary pay up to 1 year: $73,989*
• Top-Step Patrol (5 Year): $95,820*
• Opportunity to work details and overtime
• Longevity: 2%-13%
• Annual Accreditation Stipend $1000
• Annual Clothing allowance $1,900
• 14 paid Holidays

*includes pensionable wages*

Pension

• Eligible to collect pension after 25 years
• 50% of the highest 3 consecutive years (including all pensionable wages)
• additional 2% per year for every year served after 25 years

Schedule and Time off

• 8 hour shift to include 4 days on 2 days off
• 15-30 Vacation days
• 3 Personal Days
• 15 Sick Days per year
• 4 Family Sick Days per year
• Ability to accumulate 120 sick days that can be cashed out upon retirement for 100% of the value

Other Incentives

• 100% paid College tuition up to a masters degree to include books and supplies Paid specialized training opportunities
• Start earning probationary pay while in the academy while being able to accrue compensatory time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Exercise authority consistent with the obligation imposed by the oath of office.
2. Respond to all calls for service, rendering first aid when applicable.
3. Aid citizens requesting assistance or information.
4. Arrest persons for violating the law or those wanted by other law enforcement agencies.
5. Issue traffic citations, enforce motor vehicle laws and Town Ordinances.
6. Seize, collect, preserve, transport, photograph, and inventory evidence and property taken into custody.
7. Maintain weapons and equipment in a state of operational readiness.
8. Promptly serve or deliver warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and other official papers.
9. Coordinate efforts with other Department employees to ensure that teamwork leads to the successful attainment of police short- and long-term goals and objectives.
10. Maintain certification with assigned equipment.
11. Perform other duties, as assigned by the Chief of Police

OTHER FUNCTIONS

1. Be alert for conditions that endanger public safety
2. Conduct a thorough investigation of all offenses and incidents and traffic accidents.
3. Be thoroughly familiar with the assigned areas of patrol. Such familiarity includes knowledge of businesses, residences, roads, paths, etc.
4. Remain in assigned beats throughout the shift, except when a police emergency necessitates a temporary absence or when a Shift Supervisor or Dispatcher has issued authorization for a temporary absence.
5. Take measures to expedite the flow of vehicular traffic during periods of congestion.
6. Preserve crime scenes, in accordance with Department policy.
7. Testify in court, ina professional and timely manner, when required.
8. Complete detailed reports on all crimes, arrests vehicle collisions, and other incidents requiring
   police attention.
9. Maintain and operate Department vehicles in accordance with Department policy.
10. Ensure the replacement/replenishing of any safety item(s) that has been used and is in need of
    replacement/replenishing for the proper operation of its intended function.
11. Ensure that assigned department vehicles have, at a minimum, the following safety items:
    
    1. Fire Extinguisher
    2. First Aid Kit
    3. Biohazard Kit
    4. Life ring and rope, and/or "Resq Disc"
    5. Yellow police caution tape.
12. Investigate alarms and suspicious persons to ensure the safety of residents and business owners.
13. Check public assemblies, residences, businesses, school, and recreational areas.
14. Keep radio equipment in a state of operational readiness.
15. Keep informed of changes to Local, State, and Federal law, and departmental policies and procedures.