Patrol Officer

Middletown Rhode Island Police Department

Recruitment began on February 3, 2026

Job listing Expires on March 6, 2026

Job Overview Type – Entry Level

Job Title – Patrol Officer

• Salary & Sign on Bonus (upon successful completion of one-year probationary period)
• Starting salary $55,974 while in Academy with Step Increases up to Patrol Step 4 – $81,370.
• 25 Year Rhode Island Municipal Police and Fire Pension Plan
• HSA $2,000 Single – $4,000 family plan
• Health Care Waiver – Annual Stipend
• 4% Annual Longevity after 5 years
• 7% Annual Longevity after 10 years
• 10% Annual Longevity after 15 years
• 13 Paid Holidays
• $1,350 Annual Clothing Stipend
• $1,000 Annual Stipend for Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Field
• $1,500 Annual Stipend for Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Field
• Tuition, Books and Fees Reimbursed for classes taken in Criminal Justice Field after completion of Probationary Year
• Annual Leave based on years of service:
  After 12 months 112 hours, After 5 years 168 hours annually, After 10 years 224 hours annually
• Sick Leave – Accrued annually;
  First year accrual prorated based on hire date; 200 hours annually after completion of first year
• Casual Leave – 72 hours accrued annually
• Maternity/Paternity Leave – May use up to 126 hours of accrued sick leave