Job Announcement:
RECRUITMENT NOTICE
TOWN OF JOHNSTON, RI
POLICE DEPARTMENT
PATROL OFFICER - ENTRY LEVEL
The Johnston Police Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Patrol Officer. Applications can be completed by visiting www.PoliceApp.com.
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) - $61,547.47 as of 07/01/25
- 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:
1. Application submission via www.policeapp.com
2. Obtain the following certifications: 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. Applicants are responsible for all associated costs. Fees for the required tests are set by the testing company. If you are experiencing financial hardship, you may contact the testing company directly for potential assistance. Once obtained, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all certifications remain current and valid. Required documents from each testing phase must be uploaded to PoliceApp to advance in the recruitment process. (The Johnston Police Department has no affiliation with the POST certified company).
3. Johnston Police Department’s Orientation
4. Oral Board Interviews
5. Chief of Police Interviews
6. Comprehensive Background Investigation
7. Medical/Drug Screening
8. Psychological Examination
While this sequence is intended 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 Public Safety 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 PublicSafetyApp account to monitor for updates.