p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Prior to appointment, must have satisfactorily met the following conditions: (1) Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate;
(2) Must submit to and satisfactorily pass a full background criminal investigation (BCI);
(3) must have been evaluated and tested by a certified psychologist and receive a satisfactory rating in writing;
(4) Must meet the State of Rhode Island qualification requirements to carry service weapons used in the performance of duty, and must maintain such qualification requirements as a condition of employment;
(5) must successfully pass the Capitol Police training program as required by the Director of Public Safety;
(6) must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license;
(7) must successfully complete and pass a CPR/first aid training course specified by the Department once every two (2) years.
POST-CERTIFIED REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
RI Capitol Police may hire prior individuals that were POST-certified (i.e. graduates of the Rhode Island Municipal Training Academy), graduates of the Rhode Island State Police Academy, Providence Police Academy, Rhode Island Department of Corrections Academy, or any candidate with comparable law enforcement, correctional or other custodial certification from a program offered by any state, federal or municipal agency (collectively and for ease referred to as "POST-certified").