Job Announcement:

City of Newport, Rhode Island

Department of Human Resources

RECRUITMENT OF CERTIFIED OFFICERS

APPLICATION PERIOD:

Friday, December 6, 2024 until Monday, March 10, 2025

Hiring Incentive Offered!!  

$5,000.00 Hiring Bonus (to be paid upon successful completion of probationary period)

Tiered Salary* (dependent on completed years of P.O.S.T. service):

                         0 to 12 completed months:........................................... $58,683.00

                        13 completed months to 24 completed months:............ $67,341.00

                        25 completed months – 36 completed months:............. $72,290.00

                        37 completed months – 48 completed months:............. $77,763.00

                        Over 48 completed months:.......................................... $83,331.00

Minimum Requirements

• Must be an active P.O.S.T. certified Police Officer in the State of Rhode Island or other state to apply
• Must be 21 years of age by the end of the application period
• Must possess at least a H.S. or G.E.D diploma
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must have the ability to pass a physical examination, a drug screen, a psychological evaluation, an oral examination and a comprehensive background investigation (pre-employment).

How to Apply (must be submitted by 3/10/2025)

• Complete an application via PoliceApp.com
• Attach a copy of RI P.O.S.T. certificate or proof of active status as a Rhode Island Police Officer if applicable
• Provide a copy of valid driver’s license
• Provide a copy of birth certificate
• Provide a copy of H.S./G.E.D. diploma (or higher Education)
• Provide a copy of a DD-214 military form, if applicable

Selection Process

Applicants meeting all application and minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a formal oral examination process. The oral exam process will be 100% of the final examination score with a minimum passing score of 70% on the oral examination.

Candidates who pass the oral examination and initial background check will be invited for an interview with the Police Chief.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

*7/1/2023 rate including holiday pay and clothing allowance

Please direct questions regarding this position to HR@cityofnewport.com