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Foster - Entry Level Police Officer, Foster, RI

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Foster, RI (In Person)

$70,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/17/2026

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Job Description

Share $58k Per Year Position range in Rhode Island $59k
  • $83k Per Year Foster
  • Entry Level Police Officer, Foster, RI (Employer Name Not Available)
Occupation:
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Location:
Foster, RI
  • 02825 Positions available: 1 Job #: 1728
Source:
PoliceApp.com
Posted:
04/21/2026
Web Site:
www.policeapp.com
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window.
Job Announcement:
FOSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
NOW
HIRING POLICE OFFICER
The Foster Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Individuals who apply for the position of Police Officer with the Town of Foster must complete all testing requirements to include: physical agility, written test, background investigation, and psychological testing. All applicants must be a US citizen, possess an active motor vehicle operator's license, applicants must possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D. The Foster Police Department is also accepting applications from lateral transfers from police departments within the state of Rhode Island.
MINIMUM HIRING REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for appointment to the police department an applicant;
  • Must be a United States Citizen
  • Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license
  • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old to apply
  • Candidate who has been honorably discharged from military service if applicable and has a high school diploma and must be 21 years of age to apply.
  • Must be of good moral character and habits and successfully pass a background investigation
  • No felony or misdemeanor convictions
  • Must be in good health and meet physical, medical and psychological requirements for entry into the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy
RECRUITMENT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
  • All applicants hired by the Town of Foster will be trained at the Rhode Island Municipal Training Academy located within the Flanagan Campus of the Community College of Rhode Island, Lincoln, Rhode Island. Each training academy class lasts approximately 20 weeks. During the training process recruits must:
  • Successfully complete all academic courses, obtaining a minimum overall score of 70% in each course
  • Qualify with their department issued service weapon in accordance with Rhode Island State Law
  • Successfully complete a program of physical conditioning, including calisthenics, hand to hand combat and defensive tactics
  • Successfully complete a progressive running program designed to strengthen the cardiovascular and cardio respiratory systems and increase aerobic capacity
  • Successfully complete a pursuit and defensive driving course and demonstrate a high level of proficiency during this course of training
  • Successfully complete a basic water safety course requiring swim 200 yards continuously Please read the application carefully.
It must be filled out correctly.
Tenative dates for process:
TBA Any questions regarding Physical Agility go to www.rimpa.ri.gov (Fitness Standards) Please direct questions regarding this position to tdomingos@fosterpd.com
  • About Law Enforcement Jobs 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 account to monitor for updates.
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