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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.
$76,678 / year median in Rhode Island
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•Entry Level Police Officer
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Occupation:
Physicians, All Other
Location:
Johnston, RI
•02919
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
09/04/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
PoliceApp.com
Web Site:
www.policeapp.com
Job #: 6477
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Job Announcement:
RECRUITMENT NOTICE
Entry Level Police Officer
JOHNSTON, RI POLICE DEPARTMENT
Persons seeking employment must meet the following criteria: Must be a US Citizen Minimum of 18 years of age Valid driver's license Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent Must independently obtain required certifications Be of good physical and mental health Successfully pass a background check and all other phases/tests Submit a completed application and required documents/certifications
Salary/Benefits:
Patrol Officer 3rd Class (1st step)
•$62,778.42 as of 07/01/26 Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Widow/Widower Healthcare Retirement (MERS) Paid Vacation/Personal Leave Education reimbursement (up to a Bachelor's Degree) Opportunity for Overtime & Detail Earnings Longevity Bonus Accreditation Bonus Professional Development Training Opportunities ... and more. Selection process will entail the following phases: Application submission [Click Here] to apply now on PoliceApp.
com Obtain the following:
Physical Agility and Written Examination Certifications
•These certifications must be independently obtained by the applicant through a Rhode Island Police Officers Commission of Standards and Training (POST) certified company. [Click Here] to access a POST Certified Company (The Johnston Police Department has no affiliation with the POST certified company) Johnston Police Department's Orientation Interviews Comprehensive Background Investigation Medical/Drug Screening Psychological Examination While this sequence is intende d to be followed, it may be subject to change due to factors beyond the Department's control, such as scheduling or availability conflicts. Failure to provide/submit any of the required listed information by the applicant may disqualify the candidate from any further consideration by the Johnston Police Department.
THE JOHNSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Please direct questions regarding this position to jdutilly@johnstonpd.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. Share this
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