JOB
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To protect and provide police services and general security at the State Capitol, annexes, properties contained therein, and adjacent state buildings, grounds, premises and designated state properties against the ordinary hazards of trespass, theft, fire and damage; to maintain order on the premises; to provide for the safety, security, and protection of the public, employees and property; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of a superior Rhode Island Capitol Police officer from whom assignments and instructions are received in detail or outline form; work may be reviewed during shift assignments and upon shift completion for efficiency and methods of performance. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To protect and provide police services and general security at the state capitol, annexes, properties contained therein, and adjacent state buildings, grounds, premises and designated state properties against the ordinary hazards of trespass, theft, fire and damage.To maintain order on the premises.To provide for the safety, security, and protection of the public, employees and property.To regularly patrol the State Capitol, annexes, adjacent state buildings and grounds to detect and prevent fire, theft, vandalism and/or defacement of property.To preserve peace, order and make arrests when necessary.To prevent trespassing, loitering, and other public nuisances, such as soliciting and peddling in and on state properties.To provide an effective building security program that maintains the physical security of the State Capitol and other state facilities.To coordinate the evacuation of state officers, state personnel and the public from state buildings when necessary.To provide entrance security and operate security equipment at designated state buildings and areas, ensure physical security, and restrict access of unauthorized persons.To keep the occupants of state buildings free from outside annoyances and interference by solicitors, peddlers, and other unauthorized persons.To assist in developing and maintaining building security procedures.To perform patrol duties in accordance with a designated homeland security threat mitigation posture during times of elevated threat levels or when otherwise directed.To assist in developing, implementing, monitoring, and controlling evacuation procedures at state buildings during times of fire, bomb threats, or other natural and man-made crises.To maintain order and provide crowd control at various events and activities occurring on state properties.To gather intelligence and conduct tactical threat assessments of state buildings, to enhance security of the same and protect occupants from all threats.To investigate and report accidents occurring in state buildings and on state grounds.To interact with the public and provide information pertaining to the location of state offices and personnel. To respond to emergency situations and provide CPR and/or first aid to injured persons.To check the physical security of buildings and ensure that entrances and windows are secured.To direct motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic on state properties and monitor and control parking in and around the premises.To stay on duty, when so ordered or until relieved, and pass on any special instructions or pertinent information to relief officers. To cooperate with local/state and federal law enforcement agencies in conducting police and security operations.To prepare accurate written and verbal reports. To do related work as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Comprehensive information regarding the 2024 Capitol Police Recruitment, including the required Physical Fitness Test Medical Certificate, can be found at Rhode Island Capitol Police, under the RECRUITMENT tab. In order to participate in the physical agility test phase of the process, all candidates MUST provide a certified Physical Fitness Test Medical Certificate signed by a medical provider certifying that the candidate has been examined within the last six (6) months and is of sufficient physical conditioning to allow the candidate to participate in the physical fitness test. The certificate can be found at Physical Agility Test Information where you can download the certificate, including information on the standards. It is incumbent on the candidate to bring the physical agility test standards booklet found at the Capitol Police website along with the certificate so the medical provider can review the requirements for the test.