Police Officer
Onalaska Police Dept
Agency City
Onalaska
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, submit an online employment application by accessing https://cityofonalaska.com/jobs by Friday, March 24, 2023. For additional information please contact: City of Onalaska Human Resources – City Hall (1st Floor) 415 Main Street, Onalaska WI 54650 Phone: 608-781-9530 ext. 260 or 261 Fax: 608-781-9504 Email: afrandsen@onalaskawi.gov or awozney@onalaskawi.gov Additional information: Must successfully pass: Written exam and physical agility testing April 6, 2023. Initial interview anticipated for April 12 - 14, 2023. 2nd interview anticipated for the week of April 17, 2023. For those needing the Law Enforcement Academy next session starting June 5, 2023. Selected candidate subject to background check and pre-employment/post-offer physical, psychological and drug screen.
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
An officer in this position is responsible for the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work involves patrolling assigned areas, responding to a variety of situations as directed; investigating activities, gathering information and evidence, securing areas, protecting victims, the public and property, apprehending violators and completing the appropriate documentation in a timely and efficient manner.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
Officers with full-time experience with another agency start at a comparable wage and vacation tier. Officers with at least 3 years of experience start at $30.33 per hour (January rate, step 2), $30.94 per hour (July rate, step 2) and receive up to 2 weeks of vacation. Officers with at least 5 years of experience start at $31.24 per hour (January rate, step 3), $31.86 per hour (July rate, step 3) and receive up to 3 weeks of vacation.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Personal Days
- Vacation Days
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 Age18
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Vision Examination
- Written Exam
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
415 Main St.
Onalaska, WI 54650
United States