Author: Mark Freeborn

Welcome to the Cranston Police Department

The Cranston Police Department is a progressive law enforcement agency that is both Nationally and State accredited. It was formally established in 1910 and at the present time consists of 156 sworn full-time officers. The department is a full service police agency with various specialized units and divisions.
To make an appointment to meet with a recruitment officer, or submit a
general inquiry, contact Captain Carl Ricci
Tel 401-477-5092 or e-mail
cricci@cranstonpoliceri.com
www.cranstonpoliceri.com

CRANSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

MISSION STATEMENT
We, the members of the Cranston Police Department, are committed to establishing and maintaining a proactive partnership with our residents and business owners; working together to solve problems facing our community.
We recognize that the success of this mission depends on a vigorous effort to continually enhance public safety and reduce the fear of crime in the City of Cranston. We pledge our dedication and diligence in protecting life, liberty, and property; preserving the peace; and enforcing laws and ordinances.
We are committed to honoring the sacred public trust by ensuring that the Cranston Police Department adheres to the highest professional standards and maintain the highest degree of respect for individual rights and human dignity.
We shall continuously strive toward attaining organizational excellence and providing our employees with principled and effective leadership, ethical supervision and superior training in a quality work environment.
“A National Accredited Police Agency”
The City of Cranston Police Department is and equal opportunity employer. Female applicants and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

APPLY NOW
Deadline: May 1, 2024
Cranston Police Department

Chief of Police
Colonel Michael J. Winquist
Visit: www.policeapp.com Cranston-RI-Police-Officer-Jobs

SALARY
Starting Base Salary $57,629
Top step after 3 years- $83,148
Overtime opportunities
Clothing allowance
Accreditation incentive
BENEFITS
Paid sick time
14 paid holidays
6 personal days
10 - 27 vacation days (based on years of service)
100% college tuition reimbursement while employed
Health Insurance
Dental and vision coverage
SPECIALIZED UNITS
Patrol / Detectives
B.C.I. / Forensics
Bike Patrol / K-9
Honor Guard
SWAT / S.R.T.
Underwater Recovery (URT)
Federal & State Tasks Forces

5 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920

Phone: 401-942-2211
Email: xxxxx@cranstonpoliceri.com

QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a U.S. citizen or possess a valid and authorized Immigration & Naturalization citizenship in the US
Must be 18 years of age by Application Deadline - May 1, 2024
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree
Must Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operators license
SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates who meet the qualifications will be evaluated in the following phases:
Fit2Serve –Physical Agility test, Written exam: Submit passing certificates by May 1, 2024
Oral interview, Background investigation, Medical exam / Drug test
Psychological exam to demonstrate fitness for duty
Must pass a swim test prior to appointment to the Police Training Academy
Graduate the Municipal Police Training Academy