Portsmouth - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Announcement:

 

OPEN-ENROLLMENT HIRING PROCESS

 

PHYSICAL FITNESS & WRITTEN EXAMINATION TESTING ONLY ACCEPTED THROUGH POST-CERTIFIED FACILITATOR SUCH AS FIT-2-SERVE

 DEPARTMENT PROCESS BEGINS WITH SCHEDULED INTERVIEWS AFTER RECEIVING PHYSICAL AGILITY & WRITTEN EXAMINATION CERTIFICATES

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Salary Range: $53,122.47 (year 1) - $72,016.84 (year 3)

Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Care

MERS Police State Pension Retirement

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Streamlined Process for Post Certified Lateral Applicants

Qualified Lateral Applicants Eligible for:

Higher Rate of Pay ($63,053.88) & Immediate Vacation Leave

Lateral Applicants apply directly through Captain Michael Morse at recruitment@portsmouthri.gov

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Qualifications:

Age - 21 and over; Applicants must possess a valid Driver's License and a High School diploma or GED certificate. Preference will be given to candidates that possess criminal justice/justice administration educational credits and/or honorable military service time. Must meet established departmental medical, physical and psychological standards. Must pass written and oral examinations and all other testing phases of the hiring process.  

**Passing scores through POST certified examination facilitators such as Fit 2 Serve for the physical fitness and written examinations are accepted by the Portsmouth Police Department for this process**

Application Deadline:

The Town of Portsmouth utilizes PoliceApp for its hiring process. Town applications are required and are available on-line only at www.PoliceApp.com/PortsmouthRI . There is no deadline for submitting applications.  The application period will be continuous and open until all positions are filled.  No applications will be accepted by postal mail, facsimile or e-mail. Previous applicants must re-apply. The employment policies and practices of the Town of Portsmouth are to recruit and hire employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other legally protected status or disabilities that do not interfere with job performance.

Persons with a hardship and questions should contact our Human Resources Director at 401-643-0310.

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

The Portsmouth Police Department is currently staffed with 38 sworn officers.  The Department staffing also includes one Prudence Island Public Safety Officer, one Animal Control Officer, one Records Clerk, two School Resource Officer’s assigned to the High School and the Middle School and a Police Harbormaster. Our officers work diligently in protecting our residents and visitors, as Portsmouth is regarded as one of the safest communities in the state. We value our commitment to working in partnership with the community and encourage you to contact our agency if you need any information or assistance.

The Portsmouth Police Department provides 24 hour patrol service and we are committed to serving the Portsmouth community and providing professional police services.

Opportunities within the Portsmouth Police Department include:  Patrol Division, Detective Division, Traffic Unit, School Resource Officers, Marine Unit, Motorcycle Unit, Community Policing, Honor Guard, Federal and State Taskforce assignments

Mission Statement

The mission of the Portsmouth Police Department is to prevent crime, protect life and property and improve the quality of life in Portsmouth by working in partnership with the community.

Vision Statement

A modern police department that is committed to excellence and professionalism in delivering comprehensive problem-oriented community policing services.  A department that is committed to responding to the needs of the community with respect, fairness, compassion and integrity.

 

 

Please direct questions regarding this position to tlepage@portsmouthri.gov