Police Officer
Sheboygan Police Dept
Agency City
Sheboygan
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
The Sheboygan Police Department uses continuous recruitment for the position of Police Officer. The Sheboygan Police Department is a progressive police agency that uses a Community-Oriented, Neighborhood-Based police strategy. We value collaborative problem solving as a means of providing quality, interactive police service for the purpose of creating a vibrant and healthy community for those who live, work and recreate in our city.
The mission of the Sheboygan Police Department is to:
- Fight crime, the fear of crime and disorder.
- Enforce laws while safeguarding the constitutional rights of all people.
- Provide quality service to all our residents and visitors; and
- Create a work environment in which we recruit, train and develop an exceptional team of employees.
We look for candidates who have a proven leadership record, and who demonstrate leadership qualities such as the ability to persevere through difficult challenges. Specifically, we look for evidence of:
- Demonstrated Past Achievement
- Perseverance in the face of challenges
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Ability to influence and motivate others
- High level of initiative
- Problem-solving and organizational ability
- Desire to work relentlessly in pursuit of our mission
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
Now accepting lateral transfers – new hires can receive up to 5 years of credit for prior police experience for both pay and vacation steps, depending on experience.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Education Incentive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- 5-on, 3-off work schedule
Qualifications:
- Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
- Ability to perform essential functions of this position
- Ability to possess a firearm
- Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
- Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Driver's license
- Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
- No felony convictions
- The successful applicant for a position in our agency has the following characteristics:
- A person of character - maintains integrity demonstrates humility
- Puts people first - shows concern and care
- A skilled communicator - shows empathy invites feedback and is persuasive
- Acts with compassion - expresses appreciation, builds teams, negotiates conflict
- Has foresight - visionary, creative, courageous and decisive
- A systems thinker - comfortable with complexity, adaptive, considers a “greater good”
- Leads with moral authority - accepts responsibility, shares control, accountable
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Residency Required
- Vision Examination
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
1315 N 23rd St STE 101
Sheboygan, WI 53081
United States