The North Kingstown Police Department is currently staffed by 59 sworn personnel officers of various ranks and the Chief of Police. Our police patrols are divided into four squads of eight patrol officers and two supervisors, consisting of a Sergeant and Lieutenant. The patrol officers work one of two 12-hour shifts, starting at 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Two squads are assigned to each shift, providing 24-hour 7-day a week of coverage to the Town of North Kingstown. Additionally, one patrol officer is assigned as a School Resource Officer to the North Kingstown High School. The remaining police personnel are assigned to administrative positions or the Detective Division. The Detective Division consisting of 6 detectives, and two supervisors consisting of a Detective Captain Commander and Detective Lieutenant. The prosecution office is staffed by a Detective Sergeant and a civilian secretary. Civilian support staff includes four full-time dispatchers, three secretaries, one clerk and one custodian.
The North Kingstown Police Department is embarking on a recruitment drive to identify potential candidates for hire as probationary full-time police officers. The names of successful candidates may be considered eligible to fulfill the vacancies. Information regarding applications can be located online at www.Policeapp.com.
Must be a citizen of the United States. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the start of the police academy. Must not have any prior criminal convictions. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s (driver’s) license. Must successfully pass a written examination, physical agility test, psychological & medical examinations. Must successfully pass an extensive background check.