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THE TOWN OF COVENTRY ANNOUNCES APPLICATION PROCESS FOR
POLICE OFFICER
The Coventry Police Department announces that they will be accepting applications for entry level - Police Officer on an open enrollment basis. Recruits will be expected to attend the January 2027 Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy (RIMPTA).
Individuals who wish to be considered for employment by the Town of Coventry as a Police Officer, at the time of application, must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; or be a graduate of a POST Certified Police or Law Enforcement Academy; be at least 18-years-old; be a US Citizen; have an active driver’s license; has not been convicted of a felony or otherwise admitted to having committed a felony; be of good moral character; and pass all testing requirements.
Testing will include a written test, physical fitness testing in accordance with the RIMPTA Physical Proficiency Standards, an oral interview, an intensive background investigation, and both psychological and medical exams (includes drug screening).
Applicants must possess valid Fit2Serve written and fitness testing certificates. The dates for the next written/physical exams are listed on their website. Additional testing fees are required upon registering at www.fit2serveri.com.
ALL PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST RE-APPLY!
https://www.policeapp.com/Entry-Level-Coventry-RI-RI-Police-Officer-Jobs/717/
Applications can be completed through www.policeapp.com and requires a $40 processing fee.
Questions regarding this process can be directed to Captain Alexander DeMolles at ADeMolles@coventrypd.org.
The Town of Coventry is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Minority and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp account to monitor for communications & updates.
BENEFITS:
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical (Single & Family Coverage) with 50% town buyback option (Approx. $11,000 for family plan).
- Single Medical Insurance Coverage after full retirement date (until Age 65. $3,300 Medicare Supplement per year at age 65).
- Fully vested in private pension after only 15 years of service, which can be collected upon reaching full retirement date.
- Educational Opportunities paid for, up to and including Master's Degree.
- Single/Family Delta Dental Coverage.
- $20,000 Life Insurance Plan Included.
- Paid Vacation Time (up to 27 days; with the ability to carry over 10 days year-to-year for a total of 37 days annually).
- 17 Paid Holidays
- 3 Family Illness Days Per Year.
- Accrue Compensatory Time (up to 480 Hours).
- $1700 Annual Clothing Allowance.
- Paid Sick Time (Accrue at a rate of 12 hours per month with no maximum cap - with ability to cash out 120 days at retirement).
- TDI Coverage
- Eligible for Social Security Benefits.
- Longevity Pay (increases from 4% to 11% - years 5-20).
- Annual Holiday Bonus (1.5% of Salary) paid to Officers with 5 or more years of service.
- Shift Differential Pay, Administrative Supplemental Pay & Days - Available Depending on Assignment.
Please direct questions regarding this position to ADeMolles@coventrypd.org
About Law Enforcement Jobs
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 account to monitor for updates.