The Burriliville Police Department "IS NOT" accepting applications at this time.
When applications are open the information below is the procedure to follow.
Applications can be obtained at Burrillville Town Hall 105 Harrisville Main Street, Burrillville, RI
02830
For those interested... listed below are the current qualifications required to become a Burrillville Police Officer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT:
At the time of application, candidates must possess an education equal to the completion of an Associates Degree (60 credit hours) in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice. A Bachelors degree in one of these fields is desired. Candidates who served honorably in active military service for two years or the National Guard or Reserves for four years may be substituted for educational requirements. Likewise, certification from the RI Municipal Police Academy as a Municipal Police Officer or three years of satisfactory employment as a Correctional Officer may be substituted for the educational requirements. Candidates must be a US citizen with a valid Rhode Island drivers license. The candidate must successfully pass drug screening; plus physical, written, psychological, and medical examinations A full background investigation is
part of the evaluation process. The Town of Burrillville offers an attractive benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications may be obtained at the Office of the Town Manager located at Town Hall 105 Harrisville Main Street during regular business hours. Send or fax an application package to James H. Moran, Chairman Personal Board, 105 Harrisville Main Street, Harrisville, RI 02830 For more information call: 401-568-4300 Ex. 115. FAX 401-568-0490.
The Town of Burrillville is an equal opportunity employer.
Q. Is there a Town Ordinance which addresses barking dog complaints?
The following is an excerpt from Chapter V, Licensing of Dogs, of the ordinances of the Town of Burrillville. If you are having a problem or have any questions about this ordinance, contact the Animal Control Officer at 568-9480 or call the Police Department at 568-6255.
5.8.1 Noise Disturbance.
The keeping or harboring by any person of any dog, or other animal or fowl, whether licensed or not, which by habitual howling, yelping, barking, or other noise disturbs or annoys the peace of citizens in the immediate area is unlawful, and is hereby declared to be a public nuisance. Each day shall institute a separate offense.
5.8.2 Failure to Restrain Animal.
It shall be unlawful for any owner of an animal to fail to restrain the animal so the animal shall trespass on private or public property and damage or destroy any property or thing of value. This violation is hereby declared to be a nuisance and such animal shall be impounded by the dog officer and disposed of in accordance with 5-4.2(C) hereof.
5.8.3 Written Complaints.
Whenever it shall be affirmed in writing by three (3) or more persons having separate residences, or regularly employed in the neighborhood that any animal is a habitual nuisance by reason of trespassing, howling, barking, or other noise, or damage to property, being vicious or by its actions potentially vicious or in any other manner causing undue annoyance, the dog officer if he finds such nuisance to exist, shall serve written notice upon the owner or custodian that such nuisance shall be abated within three (3) days. If the dog officer or assistant finds that the nuisance is not abated, the dog officer shall impound the animal and dispose of the animal in accordance with 5-4.2(C).
Q. When does the Citizens Police Academy start?
A. The Burrillville Police Citizen's Police Academy takes place once a year from February through April. Applications are accepted year round and we accept people on a first come first serve basis. The next class will begin in February. Applications can be picked up at the police station on Victory Highway or the Community Police Station at 92 Pascoag Main Street, Town Hall in Harrisville or on-line. Go to downloadable forms page for an application.
Q. Can police radar work both ways, coming and going away?
A. The Burrillville Police use both Laser and Doppler Radar, both stationary and moving. Our stationary radar can pick up vehicles traveling towards the radar unit or going away. So don't speed up after you pass an officer using radar or he may surprise you. We also have moving radar that monitors vehicles as they approach the patrol vehicle while moving on the roadways. Just remember to drive carefully and watch your speed.
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