THE WEST WARWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HIRING FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE CHIEF.

The Chief of Police is the Chief Executive Officer of the Department and the final departmental authority in matters of policy, operations, and discipline. The Chief of Police is responsible for the enforcement of all laws and ordinances coming within its legal jurisdiction.

The Department consists of 52 sworn officers supported by a professional staff of 15 civilian employees. The department provides Law Enforcement services to a population of approximately 30,000 residents who reside within 8 square miles.

Candidates applying for this position must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or a related field, and have at least 5 years progressive supervisory experience in a state, federal or municipal law enforcement agency. You must also have graduated from the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy or a comparable state or federal facility. Salary is $81,000 – $87,000 DOQ

Please submit a cover letter and resume to The Town of West Warwick, Human Resources, 1170 Main Street, West Warwick, RI  02893 on or before close of business on November 30, 2016. To view the complete job description please visit our website at www.westwarwickri.org or www.westwarwickpd.org

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