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 August 2023 or earlier will be reviewed and considered for future employment for the January 2024 RI Municipal Police Training Academy.  All applications will be completed and processed through www.policeapp.com/WarwickRI . Physical Fitness Assessments and written exams now conducted through FIT2SERVE RI.  Warwick Honors Fit2Serve fitness certificates for one year from date of exam and written exam scores are honored for two years from date of exam.

Visit us on YouTube to view what the WPD has to offer!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YxGRumg4cA 

APPLICATION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. U.S. Citizen
2. 21-39 years of age (may not have reached your 39th 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 2024 testing process is August 31, 2023.  The Warwick Police Department conducts their recruitment drive events on a biannual schedule.  The Warwick Police Department administers Oral Board Interviews for all candidates who have applied in that 6-month timeframe and have completed an agility test and written exam with one of the approved vendors.  All applicants will be notified of their Oral Board date 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 – Schedule through Fit 2 Serve (mandatory for all applicants)
4. Oral interview(s): Currently scheduling for late June and throughout July 2023
5. Condition of Employment Brief 
6. Background investigations
7. Medical examination
8. Psychological examination
9. Eligibility list is based on passing all previous criteria. 
10. RI Municipal Police Academy
11. One year probation period including FTO program.
12. 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. Written examinations are only accepted from Fit 2 Serve company.  Written exams are taken online. Upon completion of the agility and written tests, email the scanned certificates to Officer James Vible at james.vible@warwickri.gov with your results.  The Warwick Police Department has no affiliation with Fit 2 Serve or the Certify Fit organization. If any candidate has difficulty scanning or sending documents, please contact the officer previously listed.

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 will be removed from the process)

1. 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: 

(Pay range includes Holiday Pay (14 Holidays), Uniform Allowance, Accreditation Bonus)

  1st Year:  $51,173.72—$56,818.11-$56,818.11

  2nd Year:  $65,618.80—$72,235.45

  3rd Year: $73,015.28—$80,129.77 

  4th Year: $82,490.20—$90,242.43

After 4th Year Officers receive Longevity Pay (8.5%-13.5% of Base Pay)

Medical, Dental, and Prescription coverage

Liability and Life Insurance 

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 james.vible@warwickri.gov

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.