Job Postings


JOB POSTING: PART-TIME PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER  
POSTED JULY 22, 2026
The Town of Glocester is looking for a Part-Time Public Safety Dispatcher to join our team!

What you’ll be doing:

  • Answering emergency & routine calls
  • Dispatching police and fire services
  • Greeting the public
  • Handling data entry, filing, and general clerical work

What we’re looking for:

  • Calm under pressure and able to multi-task
  • Comfortable using computers and dispatch systems
  • Prior dispatch experience (police/fire) is a big plus!

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Pass a background check + fingerprinting
  • Able to do some light physical activity
  • Willing to complete on-the-job training

Applications available in person or online.

Any questions, feel free to email hollyduffany@glocesterri.gov


PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER  
POSTED JULY 22, 2026
The Town of Glocester is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of probationary police officer. Recruits will be expected to attend the January 2027 academy.

Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years of age, and possess a valid driver’s license. Applicants must possess a High School Diploma or GED certificate. Applicants must meet medical, physical and psychological standards and must pass an extensive background investigation.

Applications may be obtained from  https://www.glocesterri.gov/job-application.htm or in person at the Police Department.

Previous candidates must complete new applications.

APPLICATION SELECTION PROCESS:

  • Physical Fitness Assessment***
  • Written Examination***
  • Applicant Background Investigation
  • Oral Board Interview
  • Conditional Offer of Employment
  • Psychological Examination

***Please note: The Glocester Police Department will only accept Fit to Serve certificate(s) for the Physical Agility portion and Written portion of our testing process. For more information regarding Fit to Serve and scheduling testing, call (401) 575-7811 or email contact@fit2serveri.com. Website: https://www.fit2serveri.com

Apply at www.f2hire.com.
 


JOB POSTING: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE  
POSTED JULY 8, 206
The Town of Glocester is seeking a Director of Finance responsible for planning and administering the Town’s budget and overseeing the Finance Office, including accounting, payables, payroll and benefits, as well as overseeing the offices of the Tax Assessor and the Tax Collector.

The successful candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration and at least seven years of financial management experience, including at least four years at a supervisory level.  Preference is given to candidates with experience in municipal government finance.  The salary range is between $100,000 and $110,313 annually depending on experience and education. 

Interested candidates should apply online using the link below. Applications are also available from the Finance Office at Town Hall, 1145 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI, 02814. Please apply by July 28, 2026.  We are an equal opportunity employer.


HUMAN SERVICES DRIVER  
POSTED SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
The Town of Glocester is seeking a back-up Human Services Driver to operate Town vehicles (automobiles and a seven-passenger van) to transport eligible citizens, primarily elderly residents, for medical appointments and short shopping trips.

Back-up drivers are on-call employees who work as needed when a primary driver is absent or unavailable.  Trips are typically scheduled Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or as scheduled by the Director of Human Services. 

Principal duties include driving, boarding and discharging passengers; escorting passengers to and from the front door of their destinations; carrying up to two (2) packages per passenger not to exceed 20 pounds each;  and assuring that the vehicle is in good working order, clean inside and properly maintained.

The successful applicant must: be at least 18 years of age; pass a criminal background check; have a high school diploma or equivalent; hold and maintain a valid Rhode Island driver’s license; and have and maintain CPR certification.

Applicants must be able to operate motor vehicles safely, know applicable traffic laws and rules, be familiar with geographic locations in the Town of Glocester, be fluent in English, and be prompt, courteous and sensitive to the needs of passengers.

This position pays $15.77 per hour and does not include any employee benefits.  Candidates may apply by clicking the link below, or by completing an application available in the Finance Office at Glocester Town Hall, 1145 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI, 02814.  An Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

The Town of Glocester does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability. EOE.

The Town of Glocester is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEOC

Home : Volunteer Application : Contact Us : Phone Directory
ABOUT — About Glocester : Annual Events : Notable Natives : Places To See : Tour Map : Population
GOVERNMENT —
Town Council : Town Clerk : Boards & Commissions : Elections   PUBLIC SAFETY — Animal Control : Fire & Rescue : Police : Power Outages : CodeRED
CALENDAR —
Meetings : 4th of July Parade : 4th of July Road Race   NOTICES — Public Notices : Job Postings : Tax Assessor Notices : Tax Collector Notices
DOCUMENTS — Public Records Request : Code of Ordinances : Comprehensive Plan : Home Rule Charter : Land Evidence : Plat Maps

DEPARTMENTS & OFFICES —

Animal Control
Building & Zoning
Emergency Management
Finance

Fire & Rescue
Human Services
Planning
Police

Probate
Public Works
Recreation
School

Senior Center
Tax Assessor
Tax Collector
Town Moderator

Town Sergeant
Town Solicitor
Tree Warden

Glocester Town Hall • 1145 Putnam Pike - PO Box B • Chepachet, RI 02814-0702
 Tel: 401.568.6206 • Fax: 401.568.5850 • Hours 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

© Copyright 1999-2026 Town of Glocester, RI - All rights reserved.

MouseWorks