Job Details

The South Kingstown Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of police officer. The department focuses on community policing and providing its citizens with high-quality public safety services.

The Town of South Kingstown, Rhode Island is a coastal community covering 63 square miles with more than 30,000 full time residents. South Kingstown is home to the University of Rhode Island, South County Hospital, many popular tourist destinations and a bustling downtown business district.

South Kingstown Police Department has 58 sworn officers that serve in a variety of units within the Uniform, Detective, and Administrative Support divisions.

To be considered for a position with the South Kingstown Police Department, applicants must be a U.S. citizen; be 18 years of age or older; possess a high school diploma or equivalent; possess a valid driver’s license; be able to speak, read and write the English language; be able to pass a physical examination given by a physician, a physical fitness/ agility examination, a written examination, an oral examination, a swim proficiency test, a drug screen, a psychological examination and a comprehensive background investigation.

The South Kingstown Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.

Starting salary is currently $55,169 – $72,788 (depending on experience) with annual step increases; top step patrol being $77,192. Longevity increases every 5 years beginning after 5 years of service.

Benefits include:

• Excellent healthcare (BC/BS) - Dental (Delta) - Eyewear reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement - Uniform cleaning - Bereavement leave
• Life insurance - 13 paid vacation days* - 12 paid holidays*
• 11 paid sick days* - 2 paid personal days* - 20 paid military days*

• days allotted annually - 25 year RI MERS retirement

Applications for this position are accepted by email to jobs@southkingstownri.com. For further information or inquiries contact recruitment@skpd.org. This job posting will stay open until filled.