Rhode Island State Police to Host Recruitment Open House

Saturday, September 19th from 10 am - 1 pm at RISP Headquarters

The Rhode Island State Police will host a recruitment open house this Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rhode Island State Police Headquarters, 311 Danielson Pike in North Scituate.

“We want prospective candidates to have the opportunity to meet our Troopers, ask questions and see firsthand what a career with the Rhode Island State Police has to offer,” said Colonel Darnell S. Weaver, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety. “We are looking for exceptional people from a wide range of backgrounds who share our commitment to service, professionalism and integrity. This open house is an opportunity to learn more about the work our Troopers do every day and what it takes to become part of the Rhode Island State Police.”

At the event, potential candidates can speak with Troopers from a variety of different specialty units and learn more about a career with the Rhode Island State Police. The Rhode Island State Police Museum will be open.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Rhode Island State Police Headquarters

311 Danielson Pike, North Scituate, RI

10:00 am: Welcome/Introduction

10:20 am: Tactical Team

10:40 am: Drone (demo)

11:00 am: K-9 (demo)

11:20 am: Forensic Services Unit

11:40 am: Dive Team

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm: RISP Museum

To be considered for the 2027 State Police Training Academy, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
must be a high school graduate or hold a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
must be a citizen of the United States.
must possess a valid operator's license before starting the Academy or be willing and eligible to obtain one.
must meet two vision acuity requirements. Both requirements must be met to qualify.
Visual acuity of 20/40 (binocular vision) or better without corrective lenses.
Visual acuity of 20/20 or better with corrective lenses.
Must not possess a criminal conviction for a felony offense. During the background investigation, a candidate is evaluated relative to an established set of criteria. Candidates are asked many personal questions, including, but not limited to, the recency and frequency of traffic citations, at-fault automobile collisions, illegal drug use, arrests, and convictions.

Additional information about the selection process is available at www.risp.ri.gov/academy

To apply, visit: www.PoliceApp.com/RISP. Applications must be properly completed and received no later than September 30, 2026.

The 2027 Training Academy will begin in March 2027.

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