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2016 East Providence Police Department Recruitment

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The East Providence Police Department is now accepting Applications for the position of Police Officer.  We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a strong work ethic, a sense of responsibility to the community, and of high moral integrity.  Applications are being accepted through June 22^nd. 

Applications and required paperwork are available at the bottom of this page. 

All applicants:

• Must be at least 21 years of age by June 22, 2016.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Must have the ability to pass a physical examination given by a physician, a physical fitness/agility examination, a written examination, an oral examination, a swim proficiency test, a drug screen, a psychological examination given by a psychological test center, and a comprehensive background investigation.

  All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• One or more of the following:
  
  • An education at least equal to the completion of an associate degree (60 credit hours), from an accredited college or university

                                    OR

  • Two years of honorable active military service or four years of honorable military reserve or National Guard service

                                    OR

  • Certification from the RI Municipal Police Academy as a municipal police officer

                                    OR

  • Three years of satisfactory employment as a correctional officer.

All paperwork must be returned to East Providence City Hall, Human Resources Department, by 3:30 pm, Wednesday June 22^nd.