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Police Officer

Fort Atkinson Police Dept

Agency City
FORT ATKINSON
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

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Looking for New & Lateral Transfer Officers

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Looking for a meaningful career that will allow you to make a difference in the community? Looking for an agency that trains as hard as it works? Fort Atkinson PD is seeking qualified applicants for the position of police officer. This is your opportunity to join a progressive team that places a strong emphasis on you as an employee and team member. Our officers perform a variety of tasks associated with community patrol, criminal and municipal law enforcement, emergency and non-emergency response, problem solving, with a strong focus on community policing and teamwork.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Current Wisconsin or other US State Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification; At least 1 year current full time experience as a certified police officer; Pay and earned time off is negotiable based on experience.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$30.29
-
Salary Maximum
$35.57
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications
Dependent On Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Vision
Number of Paid Holidays
10

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
    20

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
  • Residency Required
  • Vision Examination
Other Notes
  • Residency within 25 Mile Radius of Police Department within 12 months of hire.
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Link to Application
Click Here to Apply

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Lisa Langer
Application Contact Title
Records Clerk
Application Contact Agency
Fort Atkinson Police Department
Application Contact Address

101 S WATER ST W
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(920) 397-9905
Email
Application Contact Email
LLANGER@FORTATKINSONWI.GOV
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume
Agency Application

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