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Coventry RI - Entry Level Police Officer
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A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
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•$295k Per Year Coventry RI
•Entry Level Police Officer
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Occupation:
Physicians, All Other
Location:
Coventry, RI
•02816
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
05/06/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
PoliceApp.com
Web Site:
www.policeapp.com
Job #: 717
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Job Announcement:
THE TOWN OF COVENTRY ANNOUNCES APPLICATION PROCESS FOR
POLICE OFFICER The Coventry Police Department announces that they will be accepting applications for entry level
•Police Officer on an open enrollment basis. Recruits will be expected to attend the August 2026 Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy (RIMPTA). Individuals who wish to be considered for employment by the Town of Coventry as a Police Officer, at the time of application, must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; or be a graduate of a POST Certified Police or Law Enforcement Academy; be at least 18-years-old; be a US Citizen; have an active driver's license; has not been convicted of a felony or otherwise admitted to having committed a felony; be of good moral character; and pass all testing requirements. Testing will include a written test, physical fitness testing in accordance with the RIMPTA Physical Proficiency Standards, an oral interview, an intensive background investigation, and a medical exam (includes drug test). Applicants must possess valid Fit2Serve written and fitness passing test certificates. The dates for the next written/physical exams are listed on their website. Additional testing fees are required upon registering at www.fit2serveri.com.
Schedule your tests at https:
//www.fit2serveri.com/schedule-a-test
ALL PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST RE-APPLY!
https://www.policeapp.com/Entry-Level-Coventry-RI-RI-Police-Officer-Jobs/717/
Applications can be completed through www.policeapp.com and requires a $40 processing fee. Note that all communications will be sent through PoliceApp, therefore applicants should check their PoliceApp accounts regularly for any updates. Questions regarding this process can be directed to Captain Alexander DeMolles at ADeMolles@coventrypd.org. The Town of Coventry is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Minority and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp account to monitor for updates. Check out our socials! Coventry PD Instagram Coventry PD Facebook Page Coventry PD X Please direct questions regarding this position to ADeMolles@coventrypd.org
•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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