Police Officer - Lateral

City of Racine•Racine, WI

16h•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Employed as a full time and active law enforcement officer within the United States.
Must be continuously employed full-time for two years (excluding military service).
Must be a citizen of the United States and at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
High School Diploma or GED and sixty (60) fully accredited college level credits within five (5) full years of their date of initial law enforcement certification by the State of WI.
Must be of high moral character and free of any felony, serious misdemeanor or domestic abuse conviction.
The City of Racine has no residency requirements for employees.
Successful completion of ALL stages of the hiring process as defined by the City of Racine Police and Fire Commission.
Successful completion of the Wisconsin Physical Readiness Test if not successfully completed within the past 18 months.
Out-of-State certified officers are required to successfully complete the Wisconsin Reciprocity Exam prior to the Police and Fire Commission Interviews.
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.
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.
General knowledge of laws and ordinances of the State of Wisconsin and the City of Racine, with the ability to develop a working knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively with superiors, subordinates, and the general public, with the ability to exercise discretion.
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine the proper course of action within the established framework of policies and procedures.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions and maintain composure under emergency situations.
Skill in operating a motor vehicle under adverse conditions.
Ability to care for and safely operate a variety of firearms and chemical agents.
Must be able to learn the geography of the City and its surrounding communities.

Nice To Haves

Some considerations may be made for those possessing special skills in certain areas (such as Honor Guard or Evidence Technicians).

Responsibilities

Maintain continuous preventative patrol in assigned area of the City, patrolling residential and/or business areas for detection of violators, initiating contacts with both business operators and residents, and maintaining open communications within the community.
Respond immediately to calls for police service, attempt to resolve domestic disputes, disturbances and other incidents through counseling, referral or other peaceful means, settle disputes among neighbors, juveniles or other groups, and resolve any and all complaints from citizens of the community.
Maintain the peace and security of the community, respond to public disturbances, and maintain civil obedience at group functions.
Render miscellaneous police services such as providing information and/or assistance to the public, informing citizens of available services in the community, promoting crime prevention through community and educational programs, making presentations to public and local organizations concerning crime prevention and related police matters, locating and reporting fires and fire hazards, defective water or gas mains, sidewalk and highway defects or obstructions and defective street lights, and checking licenses and permits as necessary.
Provide for the safe and convenient flow of traffic and pedestrians within the City, investigate traffic accidents and enforces traffic violations, conduct driver intoxication investigations, and promote vehicular and pedestrian safety.
Conduct preliminary investigations of crimes, protect crime scenes, perform surveillance, and conduct follow-up investigations.
Enforce laws and ordinances within assigned area of duty, make felony and misdemeanor arrests, and issue appearance notices and traffic citations.
Complete and submit written reports, forms and other documents as required prior to going off-duty unless otherwise directed by a superior officer.
Testify in criminal and civil court proceedings and give depositions.
Maintain a consistent and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties that are within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification specification, as required by competent authority.