Job Announcement:

Town of Narragansett Employment Opportunity

In-State, Rhode Island Police Lateral Transfer (Accelerated Application Process)

The Town of Narragansett is seeking qualified Rhode Island P.O.S.T. certified Police Officers. Candidates must be a United States citizen, 21 years of age or older, have a minimum of 60 college credit hours or two consecutive years of honorable active duty military service and hold a valid unrestricted R.I. state driver’s license upon appointment.

• Starting Salary: $55,478.54 to $81,205.18 based on years of experience
• 14 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation, sick and personal time
• 25-year private pension (With the ability to buy back up to 4 years of previous law enforcement service)
• Longevity increments after three years of service
• $5,000 Signing Bonus upon completion of probationary year
• Overtime and Detail opportunities available
• In-state lateral transfers will receive an accelerated application process which must include the following:
  • Successful completion of command staff interview(s);
  • Successful completion of a background investigation;
  • Successful completion of a psychological examination;
  • Successful completion of a medical examination;
  • Drug screening;
  • Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy (RIMPTA) and RI Police Officer Standard and Training (POST) approval.

The $35 application fee is non-refundable. Before you apply, please email your resume to Captain Ryan Prest at rprest@narragansettri.gov to confirm that you are eligible or call him at 401.789.1091 ext. 303.

Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to scroy@narragansettri.gov