FullTime Police Officers

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. The Racine Police Department serves the City of Racine in southeastern Wisconsin with a population of 77,816 people. We adopt the philosophy of Community‑Oriented Policing and are 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, we perform a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities that include 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.

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.

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.

Environmental / Working Conditions of the Position

Requires performing work in adverse environmental conditions.

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.

Successful completion of ALL stages of the hiring process as defined by the City of Racine Police and Fire Commission.

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. 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 analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine the proper course of action within the established framework of policies and procedures.

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.

Climbing ladders, jumping fences, grappling with suspects, running for long distances, and moving from extended sitting to quick activity.

Equipment Used

Motor vehicles, firearms, baton, handcuffs, chemical agents, keyboard, computer, radios, and telephone.

Starting salary consistent with years of experience (rounded down to a whole number) in the Association contract. Vacation time consistent with years of experience (rounded down to a whole number) in the Association contract. The field training program may include great flexibility in accordance with the lateral officer’s ability to adjust to the new program.

Application

Application Screening

Police and Fire Commission Interviews

Shift Experience / Ride‑a‑long

Medical and Psychological Exams

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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