Job Opportunities

Bristol Police Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer.

The Bristol Police Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• Must possess at least 60 matriculated credits from an accredited college or university or have served honorably on active duty for two years in the United States Armed Services
  (DD214 required)
• Must pass physical exam, written exam, oral interviews, drug testing, psychological test,mand medical exam.

Recruits will be required to successfully complete the 15 week RI Municipal Police Training Academy and the Bristol Police Department Field Training Program.\

Applicants may apply in person with a valid Operator’s license at:

The Bristol Police Department
395 Metacom Avenue
Bristol RI, 02809

Applications must be returned by 6:00 PM on Wednesday December 30, 2009.

The Bristol Police Department is a Nationally Accredited Police Department, an equal opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. 

Applicant Booklet (11 pages)

Recruitment and EEOP Plan (15 pages)