Police Officers

The City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Personnel Division, announces Open Competitive Examinations to establish an eligibility list for the position of Police Officer. Please review the position description prior to applying.

Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria: must be 18 years of age or older; must be a US citizen; must have a valid driver?s license; must have no felony convictions; and a high school diploma or a GED equivalent.

There is a $50.00 non-refundable application fee, payable upon registration at  or $35.00 non-refundable application fee, payable upon registration at

The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package. For more information on this position including a full position description, please visit the ?

Employment? section on the City of Woonsocket website nsocketri.gov. About Woonsocket: A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents. Located in Rhode Island?s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy.

Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.

Probationary Rate - $1,011.96/Week Rate After Probationary Period:
Step 1 - $1,384.02/Week Step 2 - $1,411.69/Week Hours of Work: 37.5-hours work week Final date to receive applications:
Friday, November 6, 2026

• Administered online by Fit2serveri  (August 7th at 9:00AM August 8th at 9:00AM and 1:00PM Future dates to be determined)

• Administered by Fit2serveri  (Sunday, August 9th at 8:00AM and 9:00AM, West Warwick Civic Center, 100 Factory Street, West Warwick, RI 02893 Future dates to be determined)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Note:

This is an in person position.