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Police Officer

Waukesha Police Dept

Agency City
Waukesha
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Establish eligibility list
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Performs general law enforcement duties contributing to the prevention, suppression and detection of crime, protection of citizen's rights, welfare and property, and enforcement of ordinances and laws within the City of Waukesha and/or work with other law enforcement agencies and city departments.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

We accept lateral transfers and those that pass the initial application screening will be on an accelerated hiring process timeline with other certified candidates compared to non-certified candidates.  (i.e. Based on the number of certified/certifiable candidates applying, there will be an earlier testing date for these applicants.)

Lateral transfers accepted per the Waukesha Professional Police Association (WPPA Labor Agreement (Article 20.01(B)) recognizes a new employee's years of full time sworn law enforcement service prior to their hiring date. Any sworn officer hired to the rank of police officer may receive a starting annual salary and vacation multiplier commensurate with their years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer provided that they are certifiable by Wisconsin's Law Enforcement Standards Board. Future pay increases will be made according to their hiring date with the Waukesha Police Department and shall conform to this agreement. Sworn officers hired as a police officer under this Section will begin to earn seniority rights and privileges on the date of hire with the Waukesha Police Department.

 

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$71,499.74
-
Salary Maximum
$88,530.00
per
Salary Type
Year
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Education Incentive Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Number of Paid Holidays
11

Qualifications:

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
  • Clear and concise speech
  • Driver's license
  • Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
  • Good driving record
  • Good physical condition
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
  • No domestic abuse convictions
  • No felony convictions
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • U.S. citizen
  • Vision correctable to 20/20
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    21

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Vision Examination
  • Written Exam
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Maureen Elliott
Application Contact Title
Office Manager
Application Contact Agency
Waukesha Police Dept
Application Contact Address

1901 Delafield Street
Waukesha, WI 53188
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(262) 524-3761
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(262) 524-3914
Email
Application Contact Email
melliott@waukesha-wi.gov
Website

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