For the swim test, I think they take you 3 miles off the coast and give you a life vest and a pat on the back.jmooney said:Pay is a little on the low side (starting in the high 20's), but they are one of the only PD's in Little Rhodey that do not require a degree or previous military. Everyone who applies and meets the minimum requirements takes written test (nothing too strenuous) and preference points are given to people with degrees, academy certs., and former WPD Reserve Officers (kind of like auxiliaries in Mass.). Last time they took around the top 75 scores and sent them to the PAT (Cooper Test with a swim test). After that you go on a list which is good for 2 years and you are called up according to ranking. If you don't get called in 2 years you have to reapply and test again.
That only applies if you live further than 60 mi from the city.jmooney said:Did anyone on this board apply for this Dept. If so and you don't live in RI you may want to visit www.woonsocketpolice.com there is some importiant info that you need to know.
