Job Announcement:
WEST WARWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
POLICE OFFICER
PT TEST: You must have a current Fit 2 Serve Physical Fitness within 6 months to apply.
WRITTEN TEST: You must have a current Fit 2 Serve Written test to apply.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
West Warwick Police Officers provide continuous patrols, perform a variety of community services, and acts as a first response to all incidents and emergencies. Officers conduct preliminary criminal investigations, investigate traffic collisions, and enforce federal laws, state laws, and local ordinances. In 2023 our 51 sworn police officers responded to over 35,500 calls for service within the town’s 8 square miles, serving approximately 30,000 residents. The department has a variety of divisions including the Patrol Division, Detective Division, Special Investigations Unit, Community Policing, School Resource Officers, and an Honor Guard. The department is also part of West Warwick/Coventry Regional SWAT Team. Please visit www.westwarwickpd.org for a closer look at our agency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
In order to be eligible for the testing process, applicants must:
Be a United States Citizen
Be at least 18 years of age by August 1, 2026
Possess a valid driver’s license
Possess a high school diploma or have obtained a General Equivalency Diploma
Be of good moral character
SALARY & BENEFITS
Patrol Officer Salary after 1 year of probation: $1,487.62/week
14 Paid Holidays
Medical & Dental Coverage
Defined Benefit Pension System
Annual leave of 16 vacation days, 16 sick days and 2 personal days upon completion of probation
HIRING PROCESS
Physical Fitness Assessment from FIT2SERVE
Written Test from FIT2SERVE
Oral Interview Board
Background Investigation
Medical Examination
Psychological Examination
Academy Training
Information for fit2serve: https://www.fit2serveri.com/testing
Further information regarding qualifications for the Physical Fitness Assessment as well as information related to the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy can be found at http://rimpa.ri.gov/.
Individuals with past applications on file must reapply.
The West Warwick Police Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Please direct questions regarding this position to wwpdrecruitment@gmail.com
Please direct questions regarding this position to wwpdrecruitment@gmail.com
About Law Enforcement Jobs
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