Warwick - Entry Level Police Officer

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Job Announcement

CITY OF WARWICK 
POLICE DEPARTMENT

2023 Recruitment Drive

The Warwick Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer who demonstrate good judgment, an even temperament, respect and appreciate diversity, show creativity and problem-solving skills, think on their feet, handle pressure, and show leadership skills.

Applications are now being accepted at all times with no closing date. All applications received 12/31/22 or earlier will be reviewed and considered for future employment for the August 2023 RI Municipal Police Training Academy.  All applications will be completed and processed through www.policeapp.com/WarwickRI . Applicants will be notified of the details of written examination shortly after submission of their application.

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APPLICATION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. U.S. Citizen
2. 21-35 years of age (may not have reached your 36th birthday by the date of application)
3. Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
4. High school Diploma or GED
5. Minimum 30 college credits as of today's date from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Dept of Education OR
6. 1 year full-time employment as a police officer, corrections officer or equivalent law enforcement experience at an agency with arrest powers by the date of application OR
7. 1 year active or reserve military service by the date of application
8. Good moral character

(Previous applicants who have been disqualified during the background phase must wait 1 calendar year from the date of disqualification before re-applying. All other previous candidates may reapply at anytime)

APPLICANT SELECTION PROCESS: 

The application deadline to participate in the January 2023 testing process is December 31, 2022.  The Warwick Police Department conducts their recruitment drive events on a biannual schedule and administers the Written Examination and Oral Board Interview every 6 months for all candidates who have applied in that 6 month timeframe and have completed an agility test with one of the approved vendors. All applicants will be notified of their test dates via PoliceApp.com shortly after submission.

1. Electronic application submission – www.policeapp.com/warwickri
2. Physical fitness test – Schedule through Fit 2 Serve or Certify Fit (mandatory for all applicants)
3. Written examination – August 19, 2023
4. Oral interview(s) – August 28, 2023
5. Eligibility list established – August 29, 2023
6. Background investigation
7. Medical examination
8. Psychological examination
9. RI Municipal Police Academy
10. One year probation period including FTO program
11. Permanent appointment as a police officer

*The Warwick Police Department is only accepting physical agility test results from the Fit 2 Serve company as well as the CHIP test through Certify Fit. Prior to attending the written examination, you must have passed an agility test with one of these companies. Upon completion of the agility test, email Officer Jeremy Smith at jeremy.smith@warwickri.gov with your results.  The Warwick Police Department has no affiliation with Fit 2 Serve or the Certify Fit organization.

To schedule a test with Fit 2 Serve, visit https://www.fit2serveri.com/ .

To Schedule a CHIP test with Certify Fit, visit https://www.certifyfit.com/chip-test/ 

DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR ORAL INTERVIEW:

(Note: Applicants who are unable to provide the following documents at the oral interview will be removed from the process)

1. A certified copy of your birth certificate or naturalization papers.
2. A photocopy of your driver’s license.
3. A photocopy of your college diploma and a certified copy of your college transcript.
4. Proof of military service (DD-214, NG-21, etc...)
5. Police/Corrections Academy diploma.
6. Confirmation of Selective Service Registration (males only)

SALARY AND BENEFITS: 

Annual salaries as of July 1, 2022:

First Year        $49,324                                   Second Year   $63,247

Third Year       $70,376                                   Fourth Year     $79,508

The typical workweek consists of a rotating schedule of 4 days on and 2 days off with 14 paid holidays annually.

            1 to 5 years of service             19 vacation days

            6 to 10 years of service           22 vacation days

            11 to 15 years of service         25 vacation days

            16 + years of service               27 vacation days

Medical, Dental, and Prescription coverage 
Liability and Life Insurance

Salary step increase incentives, starting after 4 years of service of 8.5 percent increasing to 13.5 percent after 24 years

             Pension of:      50 percent after 25 years of service
                                     60 percent after 30 years of service
                                     70 percent after 35 years of service           

Clothing replacement and maintenance allowance.

Opportunities to join Specialized Units/Divisions including: SWAT, Dive Team, Marine Patrol Unit, Crisis Negotiation Team, Detectives, Community Police, Traffic Division, Police Athletic League (PAL), etc.

PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT 40th PERCENTILE

The City of Warwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the
Americans with Disabilities Act as well as maintaining an updated E.E.O.P.
Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Please direct questions regarding this position to jeremy.smith@warwickri.com

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.