Newport Police Offering $5,000 Hiring Bonus For New Recruits

NEWPORT, RI — In an effort to attract more candidates to join the Newport Police Department, city officials are offering a sign-on bonus and have extended its deadline to apply to join the force.

Applications to join the Newport Police Department are now being accepted until March 10. Both certified police officers and new recruits are being encouraged to apply, with a $5,000 hiring bonus offered only for certified officers.

With the oldest community policing program in the state, Newport police officers have a chance to make a difference on a daily basis while being a part of a dynamic, internationally known community, city officials said.

All those interested in serving the community by becoming a Newport police officer are being should visit the city website.

Applicants must be at least 21, as of March 10, be a high school graduate or possess a GED, and be able to complete a physical fitness assessment and written examination.