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• $295k Per Year North Smithfield
• Entry Level Police Officer
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Occupation:

Physicians, All Other

Location:

North Smithfield, RI

• 02896
  

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

09/04/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

PoliceApp.com

Web Site:

www.policeapp.com

Job #: 2282

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Job Announcement:

North Smithfield Police Department Now Hiring Police Officers

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor/Assistant Shift Supervisor, the patrol officer shall perform preventive patrol and other law enforcement functions aimed at protecting life and property, preserving the peace, reducing opportunities for the commission of crimes, and identifying and apprehending offenders. The patrol officer shall provide emergency and non-emergency services, while creating and establishing a sense of security in the community.

JOB REOUIREMENTS

Education:

High School diploma or

GED Training:

Graduation from the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy or RI POST certified.

Experience:

None required Possess a valid operator's license.

Age:

Be at least 21 years of age. Must be a United States Citizen.

Physical and Psychological Condition:

Must pass a physical examination pursuant to Rhode Island

Municipal Police Academy standards by a qualified physician and satisfactorily pass a psychological test

administered by a certified psychological testing service. Salary and Longevity Probationary pay up to 1 year: $73,222

• Top-Step Patrol (5 Year): $95,372
• Opportunity to work details and overtime

Longevity:

2

• 13% Annual Accreditation Stipend $1000 Annual Clothing allowance $1,900 14 paid Holidays
• includes pensionable wages
• Pension Eligible to collect pension after 25 years 50% of the highest 3 consecutive years (including all pensionable wages) additional 2% per year for every year served after 25 years Schedule and Time off 8 hour shift to include 4 days on 2 days off 15-30 Vacation days 3 Personal Days 15 Sick Days per year 4 Family Sick Days per year Ability to accumulate 120 sick days that can be cashed out upon retirement for 100% of the value Other Incentives 100% paid College tuition up to a masters degree to include books and supplies Paid specialized training opportunities Start earning probationary pay while in the academy while being able to accrue compensatory time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Exercise authority consistent with the obligation 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 Town 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 teamwork leads to the successful attainment of police short

• and long-term goals and objectives.

Maintain certification with assigned equipment. Perform other duties, as assigned by the Chief of Police

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Be alert for conditions that endanger public safety Conduct a thorough investigation of all offenses and incidents and traffic accidents. Be thoroughly familiar with the assigned areas of patrol. Such familiarity includes knowledge of businesses, residences, roads, paths, etc. Remain in assigned beats throughout the shift, except when a polic... Visit the Employer site for more details