The Warren Police Department is accepting applications for a new patrol officer.

Applications and minimum eligibility qualifications are available here.

Applications must be submitted with a $25.00 non-refundable processing fee. Completed applications must be received no later than May 4, 2022.

Minimum Eligibility Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• Must have a High School Diploma or a General Education Diploma (GED)
• Must be of good moral character and habits and successfully passed a background investigation
• Must be in good health and meet physical, medical, and psychological requirements for entry into the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy
• Cannot have been convicted of or otherwise admitted to having committed any felony in court of law. A conviction or admission to a misdemeanor may be considered disqualifying factor depending upon the totality of the circumstances (i.e., sentence, facts and circumstances surrounding the incident, distance in time nature of the incident)

Application Deadline: Deadline for submission is May 4, 2022

Questions may be directed to Deputy Chief Annunziata at 401-245-1311 or davidannunziata@warrenri.gov

ADA/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Physical Agility Test

1. The physical agility test will be solely administered by certified instructors associated with Fit to Serve All applicants needing to partake in the physical agility test must reserve their attendance prior to the agility date on the Fit to Serve website, https://www.fit2serveri.com.
2. Fit to Serve will charge all applicants a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for this agility test. If an applicant is facing financial hardship, a waiver may be sought from the administrator of the company. Applicants may contact the Fit to Serve company for additional information regarding this process.
3. Applicants who already have a passing agility test from Fit to Serve: Any applicants who have already obtained a passing agility test result from Fit to Serve and are within the time frame of 365 days may use these results for the Warren Police Department hiring process.
4. Applicants who do not have a passing/nor have taken an agility test from Fit to Serve: If an applicant does not have a passing, certified physical agility result from Fit to Serve, they must partake in the Physical Agility Test on May 7, 2022, and obtain a passing score as defined within the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy requirements. If the applicant successfully passes this agility test, Fit to Serve will award the applicant with a certificate of the results for 365 days. The agility test certification will allow the applicant to submit their passing agility scores to any police department that agrees to accept the results.
5. Location of Agility test, Date, and Dress Code: Saturday, May 7, 2022 8:00 a.m. at the Kickemuit Middle School Filed, 525 Child Street Warren, Rhode Island 02893. The recommended dress code for admittance into the physical agility test is a solid-colored shirt with no logos, plain black or navy-blue shorts, and gym shoes. Applicants may bring a water bottle and any immediately necessary medical prescriptions to be secured in their vehicles. No cell phones will be allowed at the test site, although they may be secured in the applicants vehicle. Male applicants are to be clean-shaven and have neat/close-cropped hair. Female applicants must have hair that does not touch shoulders or have long hair secured in a "bun" or such style. The Warren Police Department reserves the right to deny any paperwork or results that do not meet the requirement defined within the selection process.
6. Required Documents: A valid driver’s license or other government-issued photo identification will be required to check in prior to the testing.
7. Candidates will be required to provide a “Physician’s Health Screening Form” and a “Waiver and Assumption of Risk Assessment Form” at the time of their agility test. Both documents can be downloaded from Fit to Serve. The “Physician’s Health Screening Form” must be signed by a physician 30 days prior to the agility test. Needed forms are also attached to the application.

Written Examination

Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Kickemuit Middle School, 525 Child Street Warren, Rhode Island 02893. Immediately following the agility test, a written examination will be administered. Applicants will have an opportunity to change and use the facilities prior to the start. No specific dress code is required for admittance. A valid driver’s license or other government-issued photo identification will be required to check in before the testing. All applicants need to be at the Kickemuit Middle School for the written test at 10:30 am.

The selection process will entail the following phases:

Phase 1 - Physical Agility Test: Candidates will be required to provide a physician's note which meet the standards of the Rhode Island Department of the public safety (RIPS) and the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy (RIMPTA).

Phase 2 - Written Examination: The written examination will be given right after the physical agility. On May 7, 2022 at the Kickemuit Middle School, 525 Child Street Warren Rhode Island.

Phase 3 - Oral Interview: The top evaluated candidates from this primary interview will be eligible for the Command Staff interview phase.

Phase 4 - Comprehensive Background Investigation: Candidates who are deemed eligible must undergo an extensive background investigation.

Please direct questions regarding this position to davidannunziata@warrenri.gov

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 in 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.