Job Announcement

RECRUITING ANNOUNCEMENT 2024

The City of Woonsocket announces an open competitive examination for the position of police officer.

APPLICATIONS:

• Step 1 - Applications must be submitted online via policeapp.com by October 4, 2024 to be considered for the January, 2025 RI Municipal Police Academy. There is a $35 administrative fee to apply from policeapp.com.
• Step 2 - Applicants must register for the written and fitness tests. Woonsocket PD uses a third-party testing service for the written test and physical test. Applicants are responsible for the associated costs.  Information regarding the upcoming testing dates will be provided in the confirmation email once your application is submitted.
• Government-issued identification is required throughout this process.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be a US citizen
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Minimum of a high school diploma, or equivalent
• Have no felony convictions
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SALARY SALARY:

• Probationary salary rate: $935.35 weekly
• Salary rate after probation: $1279.22 weekly / Step 2 - $1304.81 weekly
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, medical and dental insurance, and longevity incentive, overtime opportunities

WRITTEN TEST

The written test will be administered online by Fit2serve.com on the following dates:

• August 9, 10, 11
• More testing dates to be announced

 

Candidates must provide a passing certified Written Exam certificate from one of the test dates listed above or from a written assessment from Fit2Serve within two years of October 4, 2024. Failure to pass the Written Exam with a 70 or above shall prevent an applicant from advancing in the selection process.

The fee for taking the test is determined by Fit2Serve. Please contact Fit2Serve if a financial
hardship exists. https://www.fit2serveri.com/schedule-a-test

FITNESS ASSESSMENT

Applicant must schedule through a third-party testing service (information will be provided upon receiving of application).

Candidates must provide a passing certified physical assessment certificate from Fit2serve dated within one year of March 29, 2024.

Those in need of financial assistance, please contact Captain Cunanan at (401) 767-8834 or email ecunanan@woonsocketri.org.

Fitness Test Standards:

 

	MALE
ASSESSMENT	AGE <20	AGE 20-29	AGE 30-39	AGE 40-49	AGE 50-59
PUSH-UPS 1 MINUTE	29.0	29.0	24.0	18.0	13.0
SIT-UPS 1 MINUTE	41	38	35	29	24
1.5 MILE RUN	12:38	12:38	13:04	13:49	15:03
300 METER RUN	59.0	59.0	58.9	72.0	83.2

 

	FEMALE
ASSESSMENT	AGE <20	AGE 20-29	AGE 30-39	AGE 40-49	AGE 50-59
PUSH-UPS 1 MINUTE	29.15.0	15.0	11.0	9.0	N/D
SIT-UPS 1 MINUTE	32	32	25	20	14
1.5 MILE RUN	14:50	14:50	15:38	16:21	18:07
300 METER RUN	71.0	71.0	79.0	94.0	N/D

 

ORAL BOARD

Applicants who pass the written and fitness assessments will be scheduled for an Oral Board. The oral board will take place at the Woonsocket Police Department, 242 Clinton St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 at a time to be determined.

FINAL LIST

Applicants who complete these stages will be placed on an eligibility list.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Applicants on the eligibility list are subject to an extensive background check. The background check consists of an integrity interview and a thorough examination of the candidate’s personal history, including employment, education, family, character references, credit, military service, encounters with law enforcement, and any other areas as directed. Candidates may be removed from the eligibility list as a result of the background check.

PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING & MEDICAL SCREENING

Candidates must pass psychological and medical examinations.

ENTRANCE FITNESS ASSESSMENT

Candidates must pass a fitness assessment by the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy on November 18, 2024.

For more information, contact Captain Edward Cunanan (ecunanan@woonsocketri.org)

The City of Woonsocket is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Please direct questions regarding this position to ecunanan@woonsocketri.org

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 PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.