Job Overview Department Cumberland Police Department Type Entry Level Certified Job Title Entry Level Police Officer Salary $55,263 (entry/probation) to $70,465 (top step patrol officer) Registration Fee $35.00 Contact jalves@cumberlandpolice.com Location Cumberland, RI

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Job Announcement

Recruitment Announcement

New Hires and Lateral Transfers

“Women and Minorities are Strongly Encouraged to Apply”

Minimum Qualifications – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

• Must be 21 years old by time of appointment
• Must have a high school diploma/GED-equivalent OR 2 years active military service; OR 4 years military reserve service with an honorable discharge
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Have an active driver’s license
• Pass all phases of the testing process
• Meet requirements of the RI Municipal Police Training Academy

Selection Process

Applicants must successfully complete/pass:

• Written Exam- applicant must schedule through Fit2ServeRI (future test dates available online), prior passing score of 70% within the past two years acceptable.
• Physical Fitness Test- applicant must schedule through Fit2ServeRI (future test dates available online), prior passing score within the past 6 months accepted. (Based on the RI Municipal Academy entrance requirements)
• Basic Swimming Skills Test (swim unassisted for 50 meters; tread water for 5 minutes)
• Oral Board Interview
• Chief of Police Interview
• Extensive Background Check
• Psychological and Medical Examinations (as required by RI Law)

*RI POST-certified applicants also encouraged and welcome to apply for lateral transfer; exempt from written and physical fitness test.

Benefits

• A competitive salary program and potential for advancement
• Additional compensation available (overtime, details, stipends, etc.)
• Health/dental care and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations, holidays and sick leave
• Educational incentives to include tuition
• Pension plan and longevity incentives

The Town of Cumberland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All positions will be filled without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.

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Please direct questions regarding this position to jalves@cumberlandpolice.com

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.