Job Description

Salary: $69,154.56 to $82,613.65

$5,000 hiring bonus for Entry-Level Police Officers

Benefits: 

• Military Payback for up to 2 years
• Vested Pension after 10 years
• Full Pension at 25 years
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• $1,500 Clothing Allowance
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Up to 15 Sick Days
• $1,000 Accreditation Stipend
• Longevity Pay
• Full College Tuition Reimbursement

Company Information

Mission Statement:

The mission of the East Providence Police Department is to protect life, and property and preserve the peace while creating and maintaining a proactive partnership with our residential and business community to enhance public safety and reduce the fear and incidence of crime within the City of East Providence.

We shall endeavor to improve the quality of life in our city by diligently identifying and addressing public safety and community concerns.

The East Providence Police Department is committed to accomplishing our goals in a professional manner that promotes respect and dignity for all citizens.

Information about the Department:

The East Providence Police Department is comprised of five major organizational components including the Office of the Chief of Police, the Patrol Division, the Detective Division, the Services Division, and the Operations Division. Numerous specialized units such as the Traffic Unit, Juvenile Unit, Prosecution Unit, Vice Unit, Training Unit, Community Policing Unit, and the Office of Professional Standards and School Resource Officers work within these divisions to provide a wide array of law enforcement services. The Department is currently authorized to maintain 99 sworn officers and 23 civilian personnel. The chief of police is responsible for the overall operation of the police department. The chief of police works with the administrative staff to set goals and objectives and ensures their realization by planning, organizing, and directing personnel and resources to that end. The chief reports directly to the mayor.

Principle Responsibilities of the Police Department:

• Identify, report, and remove a variety of public safety hazards and provide the safest possible environment for the citizens of East Providence.
• Investigate and prosecute all known incidents of crime.
• Serve the public by providing a wide range of services from simple street directions to referrals to outside agencies based on the individual case.
• Ensure traffic safety through enforcement and education of the public.
• Provide a professional public safety communication center. 
• Recruit and train qualified police officers to provide the best possible service to the residents of East Providence.

Experience

Must be 21 years of age by the end of the application period Must possess a valid driver's license Must be a United States Citizen Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent 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