We offer a great benefits package including medical, dental, pension program, HSA, and generous time off. City residents will earn a 3% differential on top of the hourly pay range. Learn more and apply today!
INTRODUCTION:
The Racine Police Department serves the City of Racine in Southeastern Wisconsin with a population of 77,816 people. We are a department that has adopted the philosophy of Community Orientated Policing and is a recognized leader in this area. Our Mission is to Protect Life and Property, Promote Community Partnerships, Build Trust and Serve with Honor.
POSITION PURPOSE:
In accordance with Local Ordinances, State Statutes, Federal Law and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines, performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities that include an element of personal danger and exposure to adverse conditions. Duties are primarily service oriented and include dispensing information, arbitrating disputes, providing assistance through referrals, property protection, crime prevention and investigation, apprehending criminals, directing traffic, and other public safety services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
RACINE POLICE DEPARTMENT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Print the following pages for future reference
Fill out application completely (leaving no blank spaces, NA if it does not apply)
Be sure read the acknowledgement at the end of the application and click on the "submit" button (this is your electronic signature)
You may mail, drop off, or E-Script your official transcripts to:
City of Racine Human Resources Department, Attn: Anita Tobias 730 Washington Avenue, Room 204 Racine, WI 53403
LATERAL ENTRY TRANSFER REQUIERMENTS:
1. Employed as a full time and active law enforcement officer within the United States.
2. Must be continuously employed full-time for two years (excluding military service).
3. Successful completion of ALL stages of the hiring process as defined by the City of Racine Police and Fire Commission.
4. For out of state lateral applicants, successful completion of the State of Wisconsin designated testing in lieu of attending a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officer Training Academy. Failure to successfully complete the testing to receive a waiver from attendance at the law enforcement academy will disqualify the candidate for the Lateral Entry Program.
5. Successful completion of the Wisconsin Physical Readiness Test if not successfully completed within the past 18 months.
LATERAL ENTRY COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
1. Starting salary consistent with years of experience (rounded down to a whole number) in the Association contract. Example: An officer with 3 years and 4 months of service lateralling would receive a starting wage of an Association member with 3 years' experience.
2. Vacation time consistent with years of experience (rounded down to a whole number) in the Association contract. Example: An officer with 7 years and 11 months of service lateralling would receive earned vacation pay of an Association member with 7 years' experience (15 days).
3. The field training program may include great flexibility in accordance with the lateral officer's ability to adjust to the new program.
4. Seniority rights begin upon the date of hire at the City.
5. Probationary period will be 12 months.
NOTE: No other enhanced benefits or privileges are extended to recognize prior service (to include participation in promotional examinations, seniority, nor lateral inter-departmental applications). Some considerations may be made for those possessing special skills in certain areas (such as Honor Guard or Evidence Technicians).
AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS
Conviction of a domestic violence related offense. Conviction of any of the following traffic offenses within the past three years: operating while intoxicated, hit and run, and license revocation related offenses.
IMPORTANT:
The information you provide during the recruitment process will be used to assist members of the Racine Police Department throughout the entire recruitment process. Your file will be forwarded to the Racine Police and Fire Commission for their review. Any negative facts in your background will be evaluated in terms of the circumstances and facts surrounding their occurrence. These facts will then be considered as to the degree of relevance they may have to the job of a police officer