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Providence Rhode Island - Entry Level Police Officer

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Providence Rhode Island - Entry Level Police Officer

Registration Fee : Providence PD: $50.00Processing Fee: $35.00The Providence Police Department is one of the oldest police departments in the United States with its origins dating back to the Revolutionary War in 1775.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.Must be a US citizen or permanent legal resident.Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license upon filing an application.Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.An applicant cannot be on probation for a criminal offense or have been convicted at any time of a felony offense.Applicant must be of good moral character and the highest personal integrity.An applicant’s background and character are carefully investigated before hiring.Any conviction of a crime of domestic violence, including a nolo contendere plea resulting in probation, will result in immediate disqualification from consideration.Any misdemeanor drug-related convictions will be carefully scrutinized.If an applicant has a military background, applicant must have received a discharge under honorable conditions.APPLICATION FEE:

Applicants must pay the Providence Police Department application fee of $50.00 plus the PoliceApp.com Processing fee of $35.00 to apply. The Providence PD application fee ($50.00) can be waived if the applicant meets certain criteria.SELECTION PROCESS:

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated in the following phases:Physical Fitness Assessment.Oral interview.Background investigation (including all information releases).Psychological evaluation.Medical examination (including drug screening).Physical fitness pre-test prior to entry into the Police Training Academy.SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Recruit: Base pay during Police Training Academy ($20.00/hr.)Police Officer-3rd Grade: $1,382/week, $71,905/yearPolice Officer-2nd Grade: $1414/week; $73,553/year (after 18 months)Police Officer-1st Grade: $1504/week; $78,193/year (after 30 months)12 paid holidays15 sick days per year$500 clothing allowanceCAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

The Providence Police Department offers a rewarding and challenging career. There are many opportunities for promotion and assignment to specialized units.

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