Warwick - Entry Level Police Officer

Job Announcement

 CITY OF WARWICK 
POLICE DEPARTMENT

2020 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 will be accepted from Sunday, December 1, 2019, through Friday, January 31, 2020.  All applications will be completed and processed through www.policeapp.com/WarwickRI.  The first phase in the hiring process will be the physical fitness assessment which will be administered tentatively on February 15, 2020, followed by the written examination, tentatively scheduled on February 22, 2020 and then the oral interview scheduled during the week of March 2nd-6th, 2020.

APPLICATION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. U.S. Citizen
2. 21-35 years of age (may not have reached your 36th birthday by March 16, 2020)
3. Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
4. High school Diploma or GED
5. Minimum 60 college credits as of March 16, 2020 from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Dept of Education OR
6. 2 years full-time employment as a police officer, corrections officer or equivalent law enforcement experience at an agency with arrest powers by March 16, 2020 OR
7. 3 years active military duty as of March 16, 2020 OR
8. 5 years military reserve service as of March 16, 2020
9. Good moral character

APPLICANT SELECTION PROCESS: 

1. Electronic application submission – www.policeapp.com
2. Physical fitness test – February 2020
3. Written examination – February 2020
4. Oral interview(s) – March 2020
5. Eligibility list established – March 2020
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

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, 2020:

First Year        $46,268                                   Second Year   $59,392

Third Year       $66,017                                   Fourth Year     $74,583

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, Crisis Negotiation Team, Detectives, Community Policy, 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.