Job Announcement:

BRISTOL POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police Officer Recruitment

Earn Up To $74,640.00

The Bristol Police Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer. Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Must be a United States citizen
• Must be at least 18 years of age on or before appointment to a probationary police officer
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• Shall have satisfactorily completed four years of accredited high school or the equivalent thereof.
• If he/she has served in the armed forces of the United States or a foreign country, he/she shall have received a discharge therefrom under honorable conditions.
• Must be of good moral character and habits and successfully passed a background
• Must be in good health and meet physical, medical, and psychological requirements  for entry into the Rhode Island Municipal Police

SALARY:

• Probationary Patrol Officer (year 1)  $63,106
• Second Class Patrol Officer (year 2) $66,152
• First Class Patrol Officer (year 3)  $74,641
• Annual Clothing Allowance $1,445
• Regular Detail Rate $58.00 p/h
• Special Detail Rate $76.00 p/h
• Longevity 5%-10% Based on years of service F.Y.2024 CBA
  • 5 years of service 7% = $5,224
  • 10 years of service   8%  =  $5,971
  • 15 years of service 9% = $6,718
  • 20 years of service   10% = $7,464
• Annual Accreditation Incentive $1,000
• Education Incentive: Bachelors Annual $250
• Masters Annual $500
• Annual Holiday Pay Incentive $3,888

Starting Probationary Salary as of 7/1/24

                                $69,439 - $69,939

                (based on the current collective bargaining agreement)

BENEFITS:

• 15 Paid Holidays Annually
• 2 Personnel Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Blue Cross/Delta Dental with low deductible & co-pay
• Paid Sick Time
• 480 Compensatory Time accumulation
• MERS Police State Pension Retirement
• Full medical post-retirement until Medicare age 65
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Vacation Days:

• 1-2 years of service (8 days annually)
• 2-5 years of service (14 days annually)
• 5-10 years of service (19 days annually)
• 10-16 years of service (24 days annually)
• 16-plus years of service (27 days annually)
• 20-plus years of service (28 days annually)
• Medical Yearly Buy-Back Option

Single Plan  $2,400      Family Plan   $6,000

               (based on the current collective bargaining agreement)

APPLICATIONS:

The police application can be obtained at www.PoliceApp.com/BristolRI completed application are to be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on Monday, October 14th, 2024.  For an in-depth benefits package and requirements, an Applicant Handbook is provided by visiting www.PoliceApp.com/BristolRI.  

 

FIT2SERVE CERTIFICATES: 

Applicants who successfully complete both the FIT2SERVE agility assessment, Fitness Test Medical Certificate, as well as the FIT2SERVE written exam are asked to upload their certificates via policeapp.com under the Experience portion of the application located on page six (6) NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 14^th, 2024.

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Town of Bristol is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Bristol Police Department is a Nationally and State Accredited Law Enforcement Agency.

Please direct questions regarding this position to careers@bristolri.gov