City of Pawtucket Police Officer Recruitment 

Applications to be Accepted through September 19, 2022 

Mayor Donald R. Grebien and Public Safety Director Police Chief Tina Goncalves have announced that the Pawtucket Police Department will be accepting applications through September 19, 2022 for new officers. 

“Pawtucket is a great community to live, work, and commit to public service” said Mayor Donald R. Grebien. “Becoming a police officer or firefighter is a rewarding experience and holds the great responsibility of protecting our citizens and our community. We hope you will join our team.” 

“The top priority of the Pawtucket Police Department is to ensure the safety of the residents, businesses, and visitors to our city,” said Chief Goncalves. “We are always looking for qualified and dedicated individuals who will enhance our team and assist in serving the public.” 

Requirements for police candidates which must be met by applicants at the time of application include the following: 

• Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma (GED) 
• Age 18 or older, no more than 42 years of age by September 19, 2022 
• U.S. Citizen 
• A valid driver’s license 
• Thirty (30) completed college credits from an accredited college or one (1) year active military service in lieu of college credits. 

Passing the physical agility test is an important step in becoming an officer. In an effort to help applicants prepare for the physical agility test, the Department will hold a “mock” physical agility test on September 4, 2022. Please visit www. pawtucketpdrecruitment.com for more information and updates. During this mock test, applicants can participate in a simulated physical agility test while receiving coaching and assistance by certified assessors. Applicants are asked to arrive 30 minutes early to check in, and each applicant MUST sign a waiver upon arrival to participate. The official agility test is scheduled for September 4, 2022. Fit2Serve and CertifyFit are also being accepted. 

While interested individuals do not need to be Pawtucket residents to apply, residents who provide documentation of having lived in Pawtucket for the past 3 years will have an additional 5 points added to their score if they pass the written exam. An additional 5 points will also be added to individuals who are fluent in any second language as spoken by at least 10% (ten percent) of City residents as determined by the United States Census Bureau.  

Police applications will only be accepted through www.PoliceApp.com/PawtucketPD. If you have any questions regarding the requirements, please contact the Personnel Office at 401-728-0500 ext. 235. 

The City of Pawtucket is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Minority and female candidates are encouraged to apply.