Employment
The City of Pawtucket
is not accepting applications
for Police Officer at this time.
Message from Chief
Paul King
Thank your
for your interest in the Pawtucket Police
Department. The Pawtucket Police Department is a
full service law enforcement agency comprised of
153 sworn members and more than 50 civilian
employees. We are the 3rd largest
municipal police department in the state, behind
Providence and Warwick.
The
department is organized into three divisions
comprised of the patrol division, the criminal
investigative division and the administrative
division. There are many different positions
within these divisions that offer a wide array
of opportunity for career development. Good
luck in your pursuit of a career in law
enforcement and I look forward to meeting you
during our hiring process.
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Employment
Process
Upon
completion of the written test, agility test and
interview process, candidates receiving a
passing grade will be placed on an eligibility
list for employment.
As
positions become available, candidates will be
selected to attend the
Rhode Island Municipal
Police Academy, which lasts
approximately fifteen (15) weeks.
Upon
successful completion of the Academy, candidates
are sworn into the department and begin a
12-week Field Training Program and one (1) year
probationary period.
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Career Opportunities
- Patrol Officer
- Special Response Team
- Traffic Accident Reconstruction
Specialist
- Bicycle Patrol
- Motorcycle Officer
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-
DARE Officer
-
Detective
- BCI/CSI
- Special Squad/Vice Investigator
- Prosecution Officer
- Administrative Officer |
Application
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen; 18 years of
age or older.
-
Submit a copy of a High School Diploma
-
Submit a copy of a College Degree or
proof of thirty (30) college credits (30
credits prior to August 29, 2011)
-
Submit proof of one (1) year of active
Military Service in lieu of
degree or credits
-
Submit a valid Driver's license
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Application & Selection
Process
|
- Entry Level Written Examination
-
Initial Interview Board
-
Successful background investigation
-
Command Interview
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-
Psychological testing
- Physical Exam
- Drug Screening |
Physical Fitness
Standards
|
Male
|
Event |
Age < 20 |
Age 20 - 29 |
Age 30 - 39 |
Age 40 - 49 |
Age 50 - 59 |
|
300 Meter Run |
59.0
Seconds |
59.0
Seconds |
58.9
Seconds |
72.0
Seconds |
83.2
Seconds |
|
Sit & Reach |
16.5
Inches |
16.5
Inches |
15.5
Inches |
14.3
Inches |
13.3
Inches |
|
1
Minute
Sit - Ups |
41
Sit Ups |
38
Sit Ups |
35
Sit Ups |
29
Sit Ups |
24
Sit Ups |
|
Max Bench Press Ratio |
1.06 %
Body Weight |
.99 %
Body Weight |
.88 %
Body Weight |
.80 %
Body Weight |
.71 %
Body Weight |
|
1.5 Mile Run |
12:29
Minute |
12:29
Minute |
12:53
Minute |
13:50
Minute |
15:14
Minute |
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Female
|
Event |
Age < 20 |
Age 20 - 29 |
Age 30 - 39 |
Age 40 - 49 |
Age 50 - 59 |
|
300 Meter Run |
71. 0
Seconds |
71. 0
Seconds |
79. 0
Seconds |
94. 0
Seconds |
N/A
Seconds |
|
Sit & Reach |
20. 5
Inches |
19. 3
Inches |
18. 3
Inches |
17. 3
Inches |
16 . 8
Inches |
|
1
Minute
Sit - Ups |
32
Sit Ups |
32
Sit Ups |
25
Sit Ups |
20
Sit Ups |
14
Sit Ups |
|
Max Bench Press Ratio |
.
58 %
Body Weight |
.
59 %
Body Weight |
.
53 %
Body Weight |
.
50 %
Body Weight |
.
44 %
Body Weight |
|
1.5 Mile Run |
15 : 05
Minute |
15 : 05
Minute |
15 : 56
Minute |
17 : 11
Minute |
19 : 10
Minute |
|
Salary & Benefits
|
-
Patrolman - $1065.68 / week
-
15 paid Holidays / year
- Longevity Pay - 7.5% to 10.75%
- 20 year retirement benefit
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-
18 Days Vacation after One (1) year
employment
-
Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Educational Opportunities |
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