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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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- Entry Level Police Officer
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Location:
Woonsocket, RI
- 02895
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
02/25/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
PoliceApp.com
Web Site:
www.policeapp.com
Job #: 1636
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Job Announcement:
RECRUITING ANNOUNCEMENT
- FEBRUARY 2026 The City of Woonsocket announces an open competitive examination for the position of police officer.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Step 1
- Applications must be submitted online via policeapp.com by April 10, 2026, to be considered for the August 2026 Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy. There is a $35 administrative fee to apply on PoliceApp.
- Step 2
- Applicants must registerfor the written and fitness tests.
Woonsocket PD uses a third-party testing service for the written test and physical test. Applicants are responsible for the associated costs. Information regarding the upcoming testing dates will be provided in the confirmation email once your application is submitted.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must be a US citizen
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Minimum of a high school diploma, or equivalent
- Have no felony convictions SALARY
- Probationary salary rate: $1,011.96 weekly
- Salary rate after probation: $1,384.02 weekly / Step 2
- $1,411.69 weekly
- Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance,
longevity incentive, detail, and overtime opportunities
WRITTEN TEST
The written test will be administered online by a third-party testing service (information will be provided upon receiving of application) on the following dates:
- March 13 th, 14 th & 15 th
- Future Dates to be determined Candidates must provide a passing certified Written Exam certificate from one of the test dates listed above or from a written assessment from the third party testing service within two years of of the application.
Failure to pass the Written Exam with a 70 or above shall prevent an applicant from advancing in the selection process. The fee for taking the test is determined by the third party testing service. They may be contacted if a financial hardship exists.
FITNESS ASSESSMENT
Applicant must schedule through a third-party testing service (information will be provided upon receiving of application). The Fitness Test will be administered on the following dates:
- March 15 th (8:30 AM) at the Mackal Field House, University of Rhode Island, 75 Keaney Road,
Kingston, RI 02881 - Future dates to be determined Candidates must provide a passing certified physical assessment certificate from the testing service dated within one year of application.
The fee for taking the test is determined by the testing service. Please contact them if a financial hardship exists.
FITNESS TEST STANDARDS ORAL BOARD
Applicants who pass the written and fitness assessments will be scheduled for an Oral Board. The oral
board will take place at the Woonsocket Police Department, 242 Clinton St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 at a
time to be determined.
ELIGIBILITY LIST
Applicants who complete these stages will be placed on an eligibility list.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Applicants on the eligibility list are subject to an extensive background check. The background check
consists of an integrity interview and a thorough examination of the candidate's personal history,
including employment, education, family, character references, credit, military service, encounters with
law enforcement, and any other areas as directed. Candidates may be removed from the eligibility list
because of the background check.
PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING & MEDICAL SCREENING
Candidates must pass psychological and medical examinations.
ACADEMY ENTRANCE FITNESS ASSESSMENT
Candidates must attend an Academy Orientation at the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy
on May 1, 2026, and pass a fitness assessment on May 18, 2026. For more information, contact policerecruitment@woonsocketri.gov The City of Woonsocket is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please direct questions regarding this position to policerecruiting@woonsocketri.gov
- 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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