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It is the policy of the Racine County Sheriff’s Department that
all employment practices shall be non-discriminatory with regard to race,
color, political affiliation, religion, or sexual orientation. The Sheriff’s
Department shall recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job categories
without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, national
origin, sex, age or disability (except where age, sex or physical requirements
constitute a bona fide occupational qualification).
A comparison of the Racine County Sheriff’s Department workforce
to the community labor statistics for Racine County indicates underutilization
of women and minorities in all categories. The community labor statistics
indicate that Racine County has a small percentage of Asian and American
Indians within its workforce; however, the Sheriff’s Department’s workforce
does not bear out that statistic. In addition, the total minority workforce for
Racine County based on the 2000 – 2001 census is 15.7% and our existing
minority workforce is 10% which equals an underutilization of 5.7%.
Officials/Administrators – The analysis shows signification
underutilization in this category of females and minorities. The Racine County
Sheriff’s Department does not anticipate a turnover in this category in the
coming year; but when vacancies become available or positions are added to this
category, the Racine County Sheriff’s department will make every effort to
recruit qualified female and minority candidates from within its ranks.
Professional/Technicians and Protective Services (officials) –
The analysis shows underutilization in every gender and ethnic category except
for the white male and female categories (white males comprise 94% of this
category and white females comprise 6%).
Protective Services (Patrol Officers) – 76% of this category is
comprised of white males, 7% African American males, 2% Hispanic males and the
remaining percentage is made up of females. White females comprise 13%; with
African American and Hispanic females comprise 1% each.
OBJECTIVES
The Racine County Sheriff’s Department is committed to making
its workforce profiles more closely reflect the available labor force in the
community. Based on the results of the underutilization analysis, the Racine
County Sheriff’s Department has established the following objectives.
The department’s overall female workforce is 26% compared to the
total county’s 47.4% based on 2000 – 2001 census data. The department’s goal is
to review its recruitment and promotional practices to ensure females receive
equal opportunity to secure employment.
Because African Americans and all other minority groups are
underutilized in all job groups, it is the objective of the department to
increase representation by targeting recruitment efforts to minority
organizations, churches, business organizations in an effort to attract
qualified minority candidates to apply for these positions. The department will
continue to work with the Civil Service Commission to assist with its
recruitment efforts in this targeted area.
STEPS
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Use teams of minority and female employees to assist in the recruitment process
and increase attendance at job fairs, which target women and minorities.
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Compile a list of organizations having effective contact with minority groups
and females and establish continuous working relationship with these
organizations.
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Continue to advertise job opportunities using local minority newspapers and
radio stations.
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Provide diversity training to current staff members.
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Provide EEO training to supervisors and managers on EEO policies.
DISSEMINATION
External
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Continue to include the statement "The Racine County Sheriff’s Department
is an Equal Opportunity Employer" on all job applications and postings.
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Post the EEOP on the County’s web page.
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Annually inform all recruiting sources in writing of the EEO plan and
commitment.
Internal
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Include a statement in the union contract on the department’s
non-discrimination policy.
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Meet with all supervisory staff to ensure they are familiar with the
department’s EEO objectives.
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