Providence PD Hiring

Boston did that a while ago too. I think it was just BEFORE the academy during orientation, you know, right after evryone quit their jobs and was ready to start. They called a dozen or so recruits out and told them they didn't have enough money for them.

That must suck big time.....

Instead of praying and hoping to get into the academy, then praying and hoping they actually hire you on after the academy....

Why not just get sponsored to the FT academy in MA...Most of the recruits nowadays don't have jobs lined up....they just gain sponsorship and voila....they're in.

At least with a FT ma acad. you're better off and don't have to relocate....plus you can still attempt to work nights while in the academy. PLUS they have that shortened academy now.

I was thinking about applying to the Providence police department. I am from MA and was wondering how many spots is Providence looking to fill up. Foxy85 how do you get sponsored to the FT academy and is there a list or just one academy? I am fairly new here and I have been reading posts in all sections trying to retain everything but I am unsure of how to get sponsorships like your post above me states. I would rather not commute back and forth to Providence since it would be approximately 45 minutes, I would rather stay in MA.

I don't know too many agencies that will arbitrarily sponsor applicants/officers to the MA Full Time. Unless, your already have a conditional offer of employment by that agency.

MA50/50 read the whole thread. PPD hires annually, they are never at full strength due to attrition and budget problems. Most academy classes run between 35-50 candidates. If you want to apply, then apply PPD is a great agency to work for.
To attend the MA Full Time Academy, you need to be sponsored by an agency ie. Police Department. It is very difficult to get sponsored and you cannot self sponsor anymore. Its not an easy task. I know people that have been trying 6 years to get sponsored after working part time for a municipal department and it still has yet to happen.

Thanks for the information, I appreciate your help.

The current LECP academy graduates this week. FYI...its only 17 weeks, but they go several weeks at 16 hours a day, so it's not a whole lot shorter as far as training hours go. Good luck working at night with those hours.

anyone going to the optional physical fitness session on the 6th? i am wondering if it is worth it, seeings how they already explain what they are looking for on the video on their website.

I was thinking about it but like you said the video does clarify what you need to do. I was also wondering what do you wear to this fitness session? Do you come in ready to work out or dress business casual with a bag packed with work out clothes?

I am going. Tomorrow. Going to be wearing sweatpants and a hooded sweatshirt. I will be ready to do battle. I didn't expect anything out of it. But I see they extended the app. date. Which to me means they need guys. Either they got a boat load of lunatics applying, or not enough did. I am worried about making that run Never been a poster child for fitness.

Either way I want this and no matter how regodamndiculous I look tomorrow or at a PT test, I tried my best. So who is going? Good luck to everyone btw!

I posted here before but it isn't showing for me. Either way, i have more info. I called the PD, I said "I along with a few other gentlemen attending the Fitness Prep tomorrow have a question, should we show up wearing gym clothing, being ready to work out? Or casual attire?"

I got "You can if you want"
I laughed and asked more clearly. She said I could wear what ever. Some go to watch, some participate. I said thanks and hung up. There you go guys. good luck!

I believe they use the cooper standards. Its not the same as the MA civil service "PT" test. Good luck.

wow, way more applicants than I thought. Some seemed very qualified. Some military there. They should have no issue getting some guys.

Anyone find those 38 situps in one minute w/ your butt 1ft away from your heels a lil difficult for a taller guy? Hell I could do situps all day but that 1ft limitation is kickin my ass...

i feel your pain....literally lol. i am over 6 ft and i also found the sit ups a little difficult.

Did they have the PT test yet? If so they never sent me anything.

yes

I believe they had the physical not that long ago. I remember a friend of mine telling me that he had taken it. I know they're going to be having another one in the near future.

Are they going to hire just to lay folks off? Or are they the only PD who plans on not taking a hit in these times? Maybe it's just Gov. Patrick? Hmmmmmm......

Gov. Patrick.........Providence is in the state of Rhode Island they have their own Gov.

RI budgets are in the toilet worse than here, not just a Patrick thing.

Anyone else here take the written test a couple weeks ago? I'm sure there are some "budgetary snags" going on with hiring but I imagine they'd still provide us with test results. IO Solutions is usually very quick with the scores.

I also just took the test and I am still waiting on the results. They never mentioned how long the process should take.

PBIDDY, which test, for providence police? I've taken the Rochester Police Department one. No one appears to be hiring though. Any of you guys taking the Mass, State Police/ Police test coming in April?