Bristol - Police Officer

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Department Bristol Police Department
TypeEntry Level
Job TitlePolice Officer
Salary$67,172-$67,672
Registration Fee$35.00
Contactrmourato@bristolri.gov
Location Bristol, RI
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Job Announcement

Bristol Police Department, RI Police Jobs

BRISTOL POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police Officer Recruitment

Starting $67,172-$67,672

The Bristol Police Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer. Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Must be at least 21 years of age on or before appointment to a probationary police officer
  • Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
  • Shall have satisfactorily completed four years of accredited high school or the equivalent thereof.
  • If he/she has served in the armed forces of the United States or a foreign country, he/she shall have received a discharge therefrom under honorable conditions.
  • Must be of good moral character and habits and successfully passed a background
  • Must be in good health and meet physical, medical, and psychological requirements  for entry into the Rhode Island Municipal Police

SALARY:

  • Probationary Patrol Officer (year 1)  $60,971
  • Second Class Patrol Officer (year 2) $63,915
  • First Class Patrol Officer (year 3)  $72,116
  • Annual Clothing Allowance $1,445
  • Regular Detail Rate $56.00 p/h
  • Special Detail Rate $76.00 p/h
  • Longevity 5%-10% Based on years of service F.Y.2024 CBA
    • 5 years of service 7% = $5,224
    • 10 years of service   8%  =  $5,769
    • 15 years of service 9% = $6,490
    • 20 years of service   10% = $7,211
  • Annual Accreditation Incentive $1,000
  • Education Incentive: Bachelors Annual $250
  • Masters Annual $500
  • Annual Holiday Pay Incentive $3,756

Starting Probationary Salary as of 7/1/24

                                $67,172-67,672

                (based on the current collective bargaining agreement)

BENEFITS:

  • 12-13 Paid Holidays Annually
  • 2 Personnel Days
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Blue Cross/Delta Dental with low deductible & co-pay
  • Paid Sick Time
  • 480 Compensatory Time accumulation
  • MERS Police State Pension Retirement
  • Full medical post-retirement until Medicare age 65

Vacation Days

  • 1-2 years of service (8 days annually)
  • 2-5 years of service (14 days annually)
  • 5-10 years of service (19 days annually)
  • 10-16 years of service (24 days annually)
  • 16-plus years of service (27 days annually)
  • 20-plus years of service (28 days annually)
  • Medical Yearly Buy-Back Option

Single Plan  $2,400      Family Plan   $6,000

               (based on the current collective bargaining agreement)

APPLICATIONS:

The police application can be obtained at www.PoliceApp.com/BristolRI beginning December 8, 2023, and completed no later than 11:59 PM on Monday, April 8, 2024.  For an in-depth benefits package and requirements, An Applicant Handbook is provided by visiting www.PoliceApp.com/BristolRI.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Town of Bristol is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Bristol Police Department is a Nationally and State Accredited Law Enforcement Agency.

Please direct questions regarding this position to rmourato@bristolri.gov


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