The Coventry Police Department announces that they will be accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of police officer recruit through February 10, 2019.
This recruitment process will be for the creation of an eligibility list.
Individuals who wish to be considered for employment by the Town of Coventry as a Police Officer must, at the time of application possess an Associate’s Degree; or a minimum of sixty (60) college course credits towards a degree; or have two (2) years of active Military duty, or have four (4) years of Military Reserve/National Guard duty; or be a graduate of a certified Police or Law Enforcement Academy; be a US Citizen; have an active driver’s license; and pass all testing requirements, including a written test, physical testing (which includes a swim test) in accordance with the RI Municipal Police Academy Physical Proficiency Standards, an oral interview, and a background investigation.
Applications from qualified individuals who have retired from Law Enforcement service in Rhode Island within the last three (3) years and who are currently certified by the Rhode Island Police Officers Commission on Standards and Training are to be accompanied by a letter of good standing from the applicants former Chief of Police.
ALL PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST RE-APPLY
Applications can be found at: Policeapp.com and require a $25.00 testing fee.
THE FITNESS TEST MEDICAL CERTIFICATE AND INFORMED CONSENT (AGILITY WAIVER) ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE AGILITY TEST. THEY ARE LOCATED UNDER "ATTACHMENTS" IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THE PAGE.
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.
