Warwick Police, Avedisian, announce recruitment drive PDF Print E-mail
Chief of Police Colonel Stephen McCartney and Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today that the Police Department recruitment drive is currently underway and will run through Saturday, April 3.  The Warwick Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer who demonstrate good judgment, an even temperament, respect and appreciate diversity, show creativity and problem solving skills, think on their feet, handle pressure, and show leadership skills.

Recruitment efforts include advertisements in local and regional web-based and print media outlets, to include multicultural publications. Additionally, outreach efforts intended to attract a wider applicant pool will embrace the use of public/private internet job boards, social networks, and select radio/ television announcements and appearances.

Qualified applicants must be between 21 and 35 years old and a United States citizen with a minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited college or university, or proof of five (5) years of continuous military reserve service, or three years (3) of active duty.  Those with three years (3) prior law enforcement or corrections experience, who do not have the requisite college credits, will also receive consideration and are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must also hold a valid drivers license, be of good moral character and successfully complete a selection process, which includes a physical agility test, a written exam, oral interviews, and a thorough background investigation.

Individuals who have previously applied do need to reapply.

For more information regarding the recruitment and selection process, call the Warwick Police Department at (401) 468-4323 or visit us on the web at www.warwickpd.org.