Rhode Island College Police
Campus Police Officer
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Position Title: Campus Police Officer
Concentration: Law Enforcement
Level of Entry: Entry Level
Hiring Agency
Agency: Rhode Island College Police
Address:
City: Providence
State: RI Zipcode:
Contact: Gianna R. Carbone
Phone: 401-456-9044
Descriptive Tasks/Responsibilities for Position
At Rhode Island College (RIC), to independently perform a full range of tasks involved in the protection, safety and security of individuals and property at Rhode Island College (RIC); to patrol the campus on foot, bicycle and/or in marked police cruisers; to inspect campus buildings and grounds; to guard against fire, theft, damage, defacement and/or destruction; to maintain order and security on institution premises; to identify and apprehend criminal offenders as permitted within the law and participate in subsequent Court proceedings; to provide emergency medical services to the campus community, including to provide aid to individuals who are injured or in danger of physical harm as well as to render first aid; to perform all required duties in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws and ordinances as well as College and Department rules, regulations, policies and orders; and to do related work as required.
Works under the general and specific instructions of a RIC Campus Police Sergeant with occasional supervision from a RIC Campus Police Lieutenant; work is reviewed in process and upon completion for conformance to provisions of State and Federal laws and ordinances as well as College and Department rules, regulations, policies and orders to include annual performance evaluations.
3rd Shift: 11 :00PM- 7:00AM ($2.00/hour shift differential)
Requirements
Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus successful completion of a Rhode Island Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified Police Training Academy curriculum.
Prior employment in a full-time position as a POST certified police officer, who retired or resigned in good standing, requiring maintenance of law and order and protection of life and property, including responsibility for the arrest and detention of persons in violation of the law.
1. Must possess valid Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification
2. Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate
3. Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
4. Ability to pass a national background criminal investigation (BCI)
5. Ability to pass a state-approved psychological examination.
6. Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and any random post-employment screening
7. Within 6 months of appointment, must acquire and maintain First Responder Certification from the Rhode Island Department of Health
Application Period
Application Period Begins: 09/28/2026
Application Period Ends: 10/30/2026
Number Positions to be Filled: 1
Yearly Salary: $59,609.00 to $68,162.00
(Some agencies may post only their standard hourly rate)
