Civilian Police Reserve Officer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Knowledge of department operations, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they are associated with this position • Knowledge of provisions, procedures, sources and elements of WSFP Administrative Code and State and Federal law related to duties and responsibilities • Knowledge of concepts, procedures and techniques related to interviewing, interrogations, investigations, confessions, evidence preservation, search and seizure, defense and arrest tactics and use of force • Ability to protect oneself and others by having a full range of movement, physical strength, endurance and fitness to apprehend and control a subject • Ability and skill to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, in a clear manner using appropriate grammar and spelling • Ability to run, climb, grab, pull, lift, bend and exert oneself in a spontaneous or normal situation and function for extended periods of time without breaks or requiring special needs • Ability and skill to operate a motor vehicle under normal and adverse conditions while maintaining the ability to communicate and activate the equipment in the vehicle • Ability to make quick decisions, accurate observations, use sound judgment, and maintain a professional demeanor under ordinary (normal) and stressful situations • Ability to recall details, copy written and oral information and apply instructions with a high degree of accuracy • Ability to read and comprehend legal and non-legal material written in English • Ability to maintain a proficient level of competency with the officer’s hand gun QUALIFICATIONS • Must be at least 18 years of age • Must be a citizen of the United States of America • Must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin as defined in § 6.10(1) at the time of application and throughout employment with WSFP • Education: At the time of application, the applicant must meet the following requirements: a) Earned an associate degree or obtained at least 60 college credits, and b) Currently certified as a police officer by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board or is currently certified as a police officer out-of-state and is eligible for certification in Wisconsin. *Note - Law enforcement officers who were first employed before February 1, 1993 are exempt (grandfathered) from the college credit requirement. • No felony or domestic violence convictions at the time of application • Vision 20/40 corrected • Physical fitness to be able to perform job successfully • Possession of a valid driver’s license at time of appointment • Must serve a probationary period of one year