Job Announcement:

CITY OF WARWICK 
POLICE DEPARTMENT

2025 Recruitment Drive

The Warwick Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer who demonstrate good judgment, an even temperament, respectful demeanor, who appreciate diversity, show creativity and problem-solving skills, think on their feet, handle pressure, and show leadership skills.

Applications are now being accepted year round.  We have an Academy class which begins in February of 2025.  Any applications received at this point are not eligible for that Academy class.  We are not planning any interviews in the coming months.  We will accept applications but a hiring process will not proceed until later in the year pending there being any openings in staffing.   

Any applicant may take a Physical Fitness Assessment and Written Exam through Fit2Serve RI.  Their website is www.fit2serveri.com.

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 any time)

APPLICANT SELECTION PROCESS: 

No applicant will move on past initial testing until there is a vacancy in staffing which needs to be filled.  At that point, applicants who have successfully passed their Physical Fitness Assessment and Written Exam will be notified of an Oral Board date for an interview.

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): NO INTERVIEWS CURRENTLY SCHEDULED
5. The remaining steps in the hiring process are: 
6. Conditional offer of Employment Brief (COE) 
7. Background investigations
8. Integrity Interview
9. Medical examination
10. Psychological examination
11. Eligibility list is based on passing all previous criteria and Police Chiefs selection. 
12. RI Municipal Police Academy (Approx. 22 weeks)
13. Field Training Officer (FTO) program (approx. 12-14 weeks).
14. One year probation
15. Permanent appointment as a police officer

*The Warwick Police Department is 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 the Fit2ServeRI company.  Written exams are taken online. Upon completion of the agility and written tests, email the scanned certificates to Sergeant Ryan Lancaster at ryan.lancaster@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 Sergeant Lancaster at 401-468-4323.

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 PRIOR TO ORAL INTERVIEW:

(Note: Applicants who are unable to provide the following documents will be removed from the process)

1. Birth certificate and or naturalization papers.
2. A scan or photocopy of your driver’s license.
3. A scan or photocopy of your Social Security Card.
4. A scan or photocopy of your college diploma and a certified copy of your college transcript.
5. Proof of military service (DD-214, NG-21, etc...if applicable)
6. Police/Corrections Academy diploma and all issued certifications.
7. 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

  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 ryan.lancaster@warwickri.gov