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Smithfield Human Resources
Smithfield Town Hall
64 Farnum Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917

P: 401-233-1009
F: 401-233-1080

Susan Pilkington
Human Resources Administrator

Resources

Application for Employment

Town of Smithfield Employment

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The Town of Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (E.O.E.)

Available Positions

Résumé and application info at the bottom of the page.

Please indicate on all correspondence which position you are applying for.

Smithfield Police Department: Police Officer

Type:Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate:$73,820.24
Posted Date:01/22/2026 4:00 PM
Deadline to Apply:03/20/2026 4:00 PM

SMITHFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT: POLICE OFFICER: Seeking qualified candidates to establish a one-year eligibility list. Applicants must be 18 or older; a U.S. Citizen; possess valid operator’s license; must possess a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) by June 30, 2026. Applicants must successfully complete physical fitness and written testing administered by Fit 2 Serve RI or be eligible for RI POST certification. To register for physical fitness and written testing visit www.fit2serveri.com. Passing physical fitness scores within 1 year prior to the application deadline will be accepted. Passing written test scores within 2 years prior to the application deadline will be accepted. Applications are available at Smithfield Police Department, 215 Pleasant View Avenue, Smithfield, RI or on the Department website https://smithfieldri.gov/police-recruitment/2026. The application deadline is Friday, March 20, 2026, at 4:00 pm. Previous candidates must reapply. Recruitment and selection process takes approximately five months. Salary is $73,820.24. E.O.E.

Smithfield Police Department Employment Packet (.pdf)

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Applications & Resumes

Applications

Applications are available at the Human Resources Office and the Town Manager’s Office in Town Hall during regular businesses hours. You may also download an Application for Employment in PDF format.

Résumés

Email: You may e-mail your résumé to hr@smithfieldri.gov. Résumés should be in one of the following formats: all versions of Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx); text format: (.txt), portable document format (.pdf) or rich text format (.rtf). Please include the word “Resume” and the position that you are applying for in the subject of the e-mail – many e-mails can appear to contain a virus. By using the correct subject line you are assisting us in safely receiving your resume. Please do not zip files if possible.
Mail: Résumés may be mailed to Human Resources, Smithfield Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917.
Fax: Résumés may be faxed to Human Resources, Fax 401-233-1080.
Drop Box: Résumés may be placed in the secure drop box located on the front steps of the Town Hall.

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