Join the East Providence Police Department
Serve your community. Build your career. Train with professionals. Make a difference.
Why Choose EPPD
Competitive Pay
Career Development
Outstanding Benefits
Officer Wellness
Modern Equipment
A Career, Not Just a Job
At the East Providence Police Department, every day presents a new opportunity to serve the community while developing professionally. Whether your goal is patrol, investigations, community policing, traffic enforcement, or joining a specialized team, EPPD provides training, mentorship, and support to help you build a rewarding career.
Professional Training
Indoor Firearms Range
Training never stops at EPPD. Officers regularly participate in firearms qualifications, low-light training, defensive tactics, active threat response, de-escalation training, legal updates, instructor development, and specialized schools to ensure they remain prepared for today’s policing challenges. The East Providence Police Department maintains a corporate membership with Elite Indoor Gun range providing all department members with access to this state-of-the-art facility both on-duty and off-duty.
Specialized divisions
Community First
Community policing is at the core of our mission. Officers regularly participate in school programs, charitable events, neighborhood meetings, youth outreach, National Night Out, Coffee with a Cop, and numerous community engagement initiatives throughout the year.
Culture & Camaraderie
Our department is built on teamwork. Officers support one another both on and off duty through fitness, charity events, recreational sports, mentoring, and community involvement. We believe strong relationships create stronger officers and a stronger department.
Hiring Process
Submit PoliceApp Application
Obtain Fit2Serve Physical Agility Certificate
Written Examination, Fit2Serve
Oral Interview
Conditional Offer
Background Investigation
Psychological Evaluation
Medical Examination
Police Academy
Field Training Program
Ready to Join Our Team?
