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CHARLESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
POLICE OFFICER
**THIS POSTING IS FOR ENTRY LEVEL (NON-CERTIFIED) POLICE OFFICERS ONLY, IF YOU ARE A CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.CHARLESTOWNPOLICE.ORG
Before proceeding you must review the additional documents located under the apply now button above:
- Recruitment Booklet
- Recruitment Flyer
All fees paid are NON-REFUNDABLE
TESTING:
Visit www.fit2serveri.com for written and physical examinations.
GENERAL DUTIES
- Exercise authority consistent with the obligations imposed by the oath of office.
- Respond to all calls for service, rendering first aid when applicable.
- Aid citizens requesting assistance or information.
- Arrest persons for violating the law or those wanted by other law enforcement agencies.
- Issue traffic citations, enforce motor vehicle laws and parking ordinances.
- Seize, collect, preserve, transport, photograph, and inventory evidence and property taken into custody.
- Maintain weapons and equipment in a state of operational readiness.
- Promptly serve or deliver warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and other official papers.
- Coordinate efforts with other department employees to ensure that team work leads to the successful attainment of police short and long-term goals and objectives.
- Maintain certification with assigned equipment.
- Perform other duties, within the scope of their employment, as assigned by the division commander or Chief of Police.
SALARY
- Starting Salary: $65,087 and a generous benefits package
ABOUT THE TOWN OF CHARLESTOWN & THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
- Seasonal coastal community with a population that triples in the summer months.
- This test is to establish a hiring list for anticipated openings prior to the start of the JULY 2023 Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at lease twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of application.
- Preferred minimum of 60 college credits, in any course of study from an accredited college or university by the application deadline. In lieu of college credits, candidates may substitute a combination of high school diploma or GED certification and three (3) years of continuous active-duty U.S. Military service or five (5) years of reserve U.S. Military Service or three (3) years of previous full-time law enforcement experience. Candidate must provide an official stamped transcript or Military DD-214.
- Must possess and provide a copy of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and provide a valid copy of your social security card.
- Must be able to successfully pass a written examination, physical agility and psychological test based on Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy standards.
- Must be able to successfully pass an extensive background security check.
TESTING REQUIREMENTS
HIRING PROCESS
- Interview
- Background investigation
- Psychological Testing
- Physical Agility test at the Police Academy
HOW TO APPLY
- Applications will only be accepted through PoliceApp.com
- Application period closes Friday October 20th 4:00pm.
- Application Processing Fee to be paid directly to PoliceApp.com
Please direct questions regarding this position to pgingerella@charlestownpolice.org
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.
