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, 2023. Applications are available at Smithfield Police Department, 215 Pleasant View Avenue, Smithfield, Rhode Island or on Department website www.smithfieldpd.com/recruitment/2023. Completed applications must be returned to the police department by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2023. Previous candidates must reapply. Recruitment and selection process takes approximately five months. Salary is $1,169.63 per week. E.O.E.

2023 Police Officer Application Packet (.pdf)

~ The Town of Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ~

SMITHFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

Camera Registration Program

Register your Security Camera

The Smithfield Police Department wants your help in fighting crime by taking part in the Camera Registry Program (CRP). The CRP allows residents and business owners to register the locations of their video surveillance systems with the Smithfield Police Department. When a crime occurs, police will be able to identify the locations of nearby video cameras and enlist the assistance of the community to help officers collect video evidence and follow up on leads.

Through the program, the Smithfield Police Department will be able to directly contact CRP registrants who are using video in an area in which a crime occurred. Police would ask CRP registrants to check their video surveillance system for a specific date and time for video that may show activity related to a crime, such as a getaway car or the direction that a person of interest was headed. If any video evidence is found, the resident or business owner can contact the Smithfield Police Department at (401) 231-2500 to make arrangements for video retrieval.

Please read the Online Surveillance Camera Policy and Terms of Use

Policy

Registration is voluntary and there is no cost associated with registration. Registering your information does not provide the Smithfield Police Department with direct access to your camera. You may delete your registration at any time by contacting spdcamerareg@gmail.com. An individual’s personal information will be kept confidential by the Smithfield Police Department, unless subject to disclosure by court order. Your information will be accessed by law enforcement personnel who are investigating a crime in the vicinity of where your camera is located.

You will only be contacted by the Smithfield Police Department in the future if there is a criminal incident in the vicinity of your security camera. Police personnel, if necessary, may request a copy of any video captured by your camera, which may assist in the investigation of a crime.

Terms of Use

The goal of the program is to deter crime and promote public safety through collaboration between the Smithfield Police Department and the community. Accordingly, all registrants agree to the following terms and conditions:

Any footage containing or related to criminal activity may be collected by the Smithfield Police Department for use as evidence during any stage of a criminal proceeding.

Under no circumstances shall registrants construe that they are acting as an agent and/or employee of the Town of Smithfield and/or the Smithfield Police Department through the program.

If necessary, the Smithfield Police Department will contact you directly, using the information provided, to request the appropriate video surveillance footage.

By submitting this information, the camera registrant understands and agrees to the above policy and terms of use.

CROSSING GUARD: Smithfield Police: Seeking qualified applicants for the part time, hourly position of Crossing Guard.  Morning (7:00am-9:00am) and/or afternoon (2:30pm-3:30pm) positions available, M-F, Rate is $15.99 per hour.  No benefits.  Applicants must possess High School Diploma or G.E.D., be at least eighteen (18) years of age, and provide at least three character references.  Applications available at www.smithfieldri.com or Monday through Friday at Smithfield Town Hall, HR Dept., 2^nd floor, 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917.  Applications must be returned to the Smithfield Town Hall.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  E.O.E.

Crossing Guard Job Description (.pdf)

All of the past Smithfield benefit patches are currently in stock. The proceeds from these patches will continue to be donated to their respective charity. Thank you for all the positive feedback and support we have received so far.

If you would like to purchase one of the benefit patches, go to the Smithfield FOP Lodge #17 Square Store (http://smithfield-fraternal-order-of-police—lodge-no-17.square.site), which takes payment in the form of credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.  Patches are $10 each.  A $1.00 shipping and handling fee per patch will be added to online orders. 

Effective immediately:  §31-25-27.11 – Weight Restrictions on Limerock Road

The following truck sizes are prohibited on Limerock Road between Douglas Pike (Smithfield) and Jenckes Hill Road (Lincoln):

      – Gross combination weight rating of 35,001 lbs or more, or

      – Towed unit with a gross vehicle rating of more than 10,000 lbs, or

      – Gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 lbs or more, or

      – Designed to transport 16 or more passengers, or

      – Transporting hazardous materials and required to be placarded.